Faenza and La Spezia: New UNESCO Creative Cities

UNESCO has conferred two new international recognitions on Italy’s cultural landscape: Faenza and La Spezia have officially joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, which now comprises 408 cities across more than 100 countries. With these new designations, the number of Italian cities in the Network rises to sixteen, reaffirming Italy’s role as a global leader […]

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Meeting between Minister Tajani and EU Commissioner for Trade Šefčovič, and with Italian Exporters

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will today host the EU Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, at Villa Madama. The meeting follows the Commissioner’s talks yesterday with the Prime Minister. The agenda will include discussions on transatlantic economic relations and the implementation of the EU–US agreement on […]

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Mission of Ministers Tajani and Piantedosi to West Africa: Institutional meetings in Niamey and visit to the Italian Support Mission in Niger

The mission to West Africa of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi concluded yesterday in Niger. After visits to Nouakchott and Dakar, the two Ministers were in Niamey for meetings with the country’s highest authorities and for a visit to Italian […]

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Italy’s mission in Niger targets jihadist threat and human trafficking (Il Giornale)

“The mission to Mauritania, Senegal and Niger has helped strengthen Italy’s role in Africa,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani told Il Giornale by phone during his return flight. The Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi. From Niamey, Tajani conveyed Italy’s message: “We count on Niger to guarantee […]

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Three years of Italian foreign policy: achievements of the Italian Foreign Ministry

Over the past three years, under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, the Italian Foreign Ministry has reinforced Italy’s presence on the world stage through sustained efforts to position the country as a prominent international actor. Guided by the values of peace, freedom and cooperation, Italy has promoted […]

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Sudan: Italy calls for an immediate end to hostilities

The fall of El Fasher, in North Darfur, to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 26 October, following an 18-month siege, marks a dramatic deterioration in Sudan’s already devastating civil war, with potentially catastrophic humanitarian consequences. Italy expresses its grave concern at reports emerging from El Fasher of widespread atrocities, summary executions, and deliberate acts […]

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Export Plan EUR 138 million approved to support the internationalisation of 311 Italian companies. Interventions have been approved to support export contracts exceeding EUR 25 million and participatory investments totalling EUR 26 million

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has approved 322 subsidised loans managed by SIMEST, totalling EUR 138.14 million, in favour of 311 Italian enterprises. These funds will support investments in digital and green transition, participation in international trade fairs and events, market entry operations, the recruitment of temporary export managers, and […]

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Warsaw hosts fifth edition of the Italian–Polish Aerospace Forum

The fifth edition of the Italian–Polish Aerospace Forum was held in Warsaw on 29 October. The event was organised by the Embassy of Italy in Poland, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Poland (CCIIP), with the strategic partnership of Leonardo. The Forum brought together senior representatives from […]

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REMINDER Nota di accreditamento stampa – Punto stampa congiunto Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Antonio Tajani e Commissario europeo per il Commercio, Maroš Šefčovič (Villa Madama, 31 ottobre 2025)

REMINDER NOTA DI ACCREDITAMENTO STAMPA Incontro del Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Antonio Tajani con il Commissario europeo per il Commercio, Maroš Šefčovič (Villa Madama, 31 ottobre 2025)   Venerdì 31 ottobre 2025 alle ore 11:30, si svolgerà a Villa Madama l’incontro del Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Antonio […]

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Institutional meetings of Ministers Tajani and Piantedosi in Dakar

Following their visit to Mauritania, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi held institutional meetings in Dakar with the President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye. The two Ministers also attended a working dinner with the Minister for African […]

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Sports diplomacy initiative in Dakar launched by Minister Tajani

During his mission to West Africa, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part today in an event in Dakar dedicated to sports diplomacy, attended by athletes and representatives from Senegal’s sporting community. Alongside Italian champions Alessandra Sensini (windsurfing specialist) and Luca Dotto (swimmer), Minister Tajani underlined […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Italian nationals to leave Mali

Due to the escalating blockade of fuel supplies along all major road routes into Mali, carried out by terrorist groups, the country is experiencing a severe fuel shortage, which is significantly affecting electricity provision. This situation may further deteriorate the security environment, including in the capital, Bamako. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against […]

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