Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on developments in the Middle East

The European Union follows developments in Iran and the Middle East with utmost concern. The European Union has adopted extensive sanctions in response to the actions of Iranian authorities, whether their brutal repression and human rights violations against the Iranian people or threats to the region and to European and international security, through Iran’s ballistic […]

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Tajani participated in an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. “Let us not forget the courage of the Iranian people. Let us protect our fellow citizens together.”

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani took part in an extraordinary EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting convened by High Representative Kaja Kallas to discuss the crisis in Iran and the situation in the region. The EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting provided an opportunity to review three aspects: support for de-escalation efforts; the safety and security of Iranian […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also following the case of approximately 200 WSC students and tutors stranded in Dubai

The Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai are following the cases of hundreds of Italian citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the closure of airspace caused by the ongoing crisis in Iran. Among them is a group of Italian high school students: the count of WSC World Student Connection […]

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“Gulf Task Force” established at the Farnesina to assist Italians stranded in the region

Following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani created a “Gulf Task Force” to strengthen the work of the Crisis Unit, to support the efforts of Embassies and Consulates in the region, and to address the thousands of requests for assistance from thousands of citizens stranded in the […]

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Italy’s commitment to Gaza outlined to UN Secretary-General Guterres

Italy’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Giorgio Marrapodi, met today with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to illustrate, at Minister Tajani’s request, Italy’s commitment to the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza in coordination with UN agencies. Ambassador Marrapodi reaffirmed Italy’s full support for the 20-Point Plan for the cessation of the conflict in Gaza – adopted […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises again a note of caution for Italian citizens in Iran and Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its warnings issued for weeks to Italian citizens in Iran to leave the country and exercise cautioun throughout the region due to possible new military activities. Specifically, following upon the meeting chaired at the end of January by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani after the outbreak of protests in Iran, […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani meets with Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Kombos

At Farnesina, Minister Antonio Tajani met with Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos. Italy expressed its support for the priorities of Cyprus’ Presidency Semester of the Council of the European Union, regarding enlargement and European competitiveness, and the strengthening of the common action in response to international crises. Minister Tajani also emphasized that Cyprus […]

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Nota di accreditamento stampa – Conferenza stampa congiunta del Ministro Antonio Tajani con la Ministra Federale degli Affari Esteri dell’Austria, Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Farnesina, 4 marzo 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Joint press conference of Minister Antonio Tajani with the Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria, Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Farnesina, 4 March 2026)   The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will receive at the Farnesina on Wednesday 4 March at 3:00 p.m. the Minister for European and International […]

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Peru, the HUACAS project for the protection of archaeological heritage

The HUACAS project, promoted and co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) as part of the Italian Archaeological Missions Abroad program, represents a model of excellence in international cooperation and scientific research, combining technological innovation and the protection of global cultural heritage. The project, active in Peru since 2019, operates primarily […]

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Press Accreditation Note Italy–Finland Business Roundtable (Farnesina, 2 March 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Italy–Finland Business Roundtable (Farnesina, 2 March 2026) On Monday 2 March 2026, the Italy–Finland Business Roundtable will be held at the Farnesina under the theme “A safe, stable and sustainable arctic”. At 5:30 p.m., the institutional session will take place with addresses by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio […]

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Press Accreditation Note 9th Italy–Africa Business Week (Farnesina, 4 March 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 9th Italy–Africa Business Week (Farnesina, 4 March 2026)   On 4 March 2026, the 9th edition of Italy–Africa Business Week (IABW) will take place at the Farnesina in Rome, with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani and the Deputy Minister, Edmondo Cirielli. The event represents […]

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Export Plan. EUR 150 million approved to support the internationalisation of 285 companies, including the first three operations under the “USA Measure”

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today approved 295 concessional loans managed by SIMEST, amounting to nearly EUR 150 million in support of 285 Italian companies. These include the first three operations under the “USA Measure”, launched last December to support companies with business interests in the United […]

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