Undersecretary Tripodi in Bahrain for bilateral political consultations

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, co-chaired bilateral political consultations today in Manama with her counterpart, Bahrain’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Khaled Yousef Al-Jalahma.  The evolution of the crisis in Gaza, regional scenarios, and the implementation of economic cooperation and trade relations were on top of the agenda. Bahrain is an important […]

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Tajani: “Peace is closer, we are ready to reconstruct. The street protests? Bad teachers in Parliament” (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Tajani: as to the Flotilla, I did my duty Hamas has opened up to Trump’s plan, but Israel is not ceasing fire. Do you see peace, Minister Tajani? ‘We have not achieved our goal yet, but peace in Gaza is closer. I have confidence in the work of Turkey, Qatar and Egypt to finally […]

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Action by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on US “extra duties” on Italian pasta. Duties contested for alleged dumping practices

In recent weeks, some Italian pasta brands have been under scrutiny by the authorities for alleged trade practices involving exports to the United States at below market costs (“dumping”).  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been following the proceedings since early September, when the US Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its investigation, […]

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Flotilla. Update on the return of 26 Italian nationals from Israel

The repatriation to Italy of 26 Italian nationals, who were members of the Flotilla, detained at sea in recent days by the Israeli armed forces is underway. This group agreed to sign the expulsion order and was therefore given fast-tracked departure procedures. Assisted by the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv, the group was transferred […]

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Israel, consular visit to those detained on the Flotilla completed. The Foreign Ministry called for improved conditions of detention

After many hours, the consular visit by the Embassy of Italy in Israel to the Italian citizens detained on the Flotilla came to an end. The consular team could meet with all those detained, who were well despite being exhausted from a month at sea and two days of intense stress coinciding with the military […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli chaired the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation on 3 October

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, chaired the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation 2025 at the Foreign Ministry today. A package of measures worth a total of over €123 million was adopted, in line with the 2025 Programme adopted at the Committee meeting chaired by […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi inaugurates the 16th Conference on Archaeological Missions in Türkiye

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi inaugurated today in Istanbul the 16th edition of the Conference on Italian Archaeological Missions in Turkey, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Istanbul in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture. “Archaeology represents a key instrument for promoting Italian cultural diplomacy,” […]

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Minister Tajani meets doctors involved in healthcare initiatives for the Gaza Strip

The humanitarian situation in Gaza was the focus of a meeting this morning between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and a delegation of international doctors, coordinated by the civic movement Avaaz, engaged in healthcare projects for the civilian population in the Strip. The delegation included Dr Tanya Ali Haj-Hassan, a Jordanian-American paediatrician specialising […]

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Tajani speaks with MPs departing from Israel: “We are calling for the release of all other Italians”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has just held a telephone conversation with the four Italian parliamentarians of the Flotilla who were detained by Israel and released overnight. Senator Marco Croatti, MEP Annalisa Corrado, Deputy Arturo Scotto, and MEP Benedetta Scuderi were taken into custody while approaching the Gaza coast. Assisted by the Embassy […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Italy-China Intergovernmental Committee – Joint Statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi – (Villa Madama, 08 October 2025)

Italy-China Intergovernmental Committee – Joint Statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi (Villa Madama, 08 October 2025)   On Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the Italy-China Intergovernmental Committee will be held at Villa Madama, co-chaired by the […]

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Helsinki, screening of the film “Diamanti”

Ferzan Özpetek attended the Finnish premiere of “Diamanti”, organised by the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Helsinki, in collaboration with the Italian distribution company Vision Distribution. The award-winning director engaged with a large Finnish audience during a special screening at Finnkino Maxim, responding to questions from attendees who were well acquainted […]

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Minister Tajani attends launch event of the 25th Italian Language Week in the World

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attended the launch event of the 25th Italian Language Week in the World. The event, scheduled for today at the National Museum of 21st Century Arts (MAXXI) in Rome, will open with a musical introduction performed by students of the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala, […]

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