​XV Conference of Italian Ambassadors has ended

On Wednesday 21 December and Thursday 22 December the Farnesina hosted the XV Conference of Italian Ambassadors in the world. The event, whose theme this year was “Italian diplomacy serving the Country in a changing world” was attended by over 100 heads of Italian diplomatic missions abroad. The Conference was an opportunity to discuss the role and […]

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The Farnesina’s Crisis Unit and A2A together for travel safety

Cooperation has started between the Farnesina’s Crisis Unit and A2A to spread a culture of travel safety, with special reference to business trips and as part of business activities. With the goal of promoting cooperation between the public and the private sectors, A2A, in line with the already consolidated “Travel Security” devices, has incorporated the assessments of […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Statements to the press made by Italy’s, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, following the convocation of the Iranian Ambassador-designate – Farnesina 28 December 2022

On Wednesday 28 December 2022, following the convocation of the Iranian Ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sabouri, scheduled for 12 noon, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will make statements to the press at the Farnesina. Journalists and camera operators interested in hearing the statements by the Vice-President of […]

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Tajani: «The EU must be flexible» (La Stampa)

Minister Tajani: Putin says he wants to open a negotiation. Do you think he can be trusted? «The facts say he can’t». What are you referring to? «If he were truly and sincerely willing, I don’t think there would have been the bombing on Christmas Eve. Putin’s words are not supported by facts». What signal […]

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Tajani: “La Ue sia flessibile” (La Stampa)

Minister Tajani: Putin says he wants to open a negotiation. Do you think he can be trusted? «The facts say he can’t». What are you referring to? «If he were truly and sincerely willing, I don’t think there would have been the bombing on Christmas Eve. Putin’s words are not supported by facts». What signal […]

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ITALIAN STATEMENT ON LIBYA

Italy welcomes the statement of the SRSG Bathily and his ongoing efforts to reinvigorate the political process in Libya. Italy congratulates Libya on its Independence Day, while noting with concern that one year has passed since the postponement of the scheduled elections in Libya on 24 December 2021. Free, fair, transparent, and inclusive presidential and […]

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Literary conversation between Pap Khouma and Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, winner of the Goncourt Prize 2021 with the book “The most secret memory of men”

The conversation, set up by Fondazione Aurora during the “Più Libri, Più Liberi” event of small and medium publishers, follows the International Conference on African Literature, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Africa Day 2022, which both authors attended. It is a literary dialogue between two authors who, while sharing […]

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​Africa-Europe project: identities and differences. Dialogues between cultures and policies

With a view to supporting stability, security and development initiatives in the African continent, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Directorate-General for Global Affairs (Central Africa Directorate), has financed a project called “Africa-Europe: Identities and Differences. Dialogues between Cultures and Policies”, promoted by the Union of African Communities of Italy (UCAI) Onlus – Non(-profit Organisation). […]

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Mission of Minister Antonio Tajani to Lebanon

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is on a mission to Lebanon.

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​Tajani: “The West will not be worn down. We’re working for a just peace”.

“Minister Antonio Tajani, President Zelensky’s trip to Washington was a further signal to Russia, but one that confirms the military operations. “The message that the Biden-Zelenksy meeting has sent to Russia is utterly clear: the West is united and the United States and Europe will not leave Ukraine on its own. The goal is peace, but […]

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​Tajani: “The West will not be worn down. We’re working for a just peace”. (Corriere della Sera)

“Minister Antonio Tajani, President Zelensky’s trip to Washington was a further signal to Russia, but one that confirms the military operations. “The message that the Biden-Zelenksy meeting has sent to Russia is utterly clear: the West is united and the United States and Europe will not leave Ukraine on its own. The goal is peace, but […]

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Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in her capacity as Chair of today’s virtual G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine 1. Today, in their 12th meeting this year, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, again condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia’s illegal, unjustifiable, and unprovoked war of aggression […]

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