The “Italian Routes” exhibition arrives in Tirana

Mountaineering and the effects of climate change are the issues dealt with by the “Italian Routes” photography exhibition organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; it has been touring the world since 2021 and has now arrived at the Harabel Exhibition Space in Albania thanks to the Tirana Italian Cultural Institute.  The […]

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Ordinance of the Ministry of Health – Inbound passengers from China to Italy

With a view to identifying and limiting the spread of possible variants of the COVID-19 virus, from 28 December 2022 to 31 January 2023, the regulations laid down in the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health shall apply to all inbound passengers from China. The regulation sets out the following provisions: Before embarking, the obligation for passengers to submit […]

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Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working for National and International NGOs

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union are gravely concerned that the Taliban’s reckless and dangerous order barring female employees of national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from the workplace puts at risk […]

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​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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