Tajani: “Government working for Sicily. Putin is wrong, he must open to negotiations” (Il Quotidiano di Sicilia)

CATANIA – From the war in Ukraine to the situation in Gaza, via trade tensions between Europe and the United States and the future of the Mediterranean area. Many topics were covered in this exclusive interview with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, currently in Sicily – specifically in Noto, in […]

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Mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea

From 7 to 13 May, a mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system took place in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, with the objective of strengthening Italy’s engagement in West Africa and consolidating partnerships with countries in the region, in line with the Mattei Plan. This mission follows a previous one carried out in the […]

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Press Accreditation Note Meeting between Minister Antonio Tajani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Villa Madama – 17 maggio 2025)

Press Accreditation Note Meeting between Minister Antonio Tajani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Villa Madama – 17 maggio 2025   On Saturday, 17 May 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will meet with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, […]

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The Alberto Trentini case

In relation to the case of Alberto Trentini, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express relief at Alberto Trentini’s first phone call to his family after 181 days of detention in Venezuelan prisons. This step forward is the result of lengthy diplomatic […]

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New York, “Italy and The New Yorker through a century”

To mark the centenary of the iconic magazine The New Yorker, the Consulate General of Italy in New York inaugurated, on 12 May and in the presence of Editor David Remnick, an exhibition showcasing some of the most emblematic “Italian” covers from the past hundred years. The exhibition – “Italy and The New Yorker through […]

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Overall trend of Italy’s foreign trade with the rest of the world – January/March 2025

According to data published by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade: in the first three months of 2025, Italy exported goods worth €160.1 billion, marking an increase in value (+3.2%) and a decrease in volume (-1.6%) compared to the first quarter of 2024. The growth in export value was slightly stronger towards non-EU markets (+3.3%) than […]

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Minister Tajani opens the second edition of the “Sport and Innovation – Made in Italy” project

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, together with the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, inaugurated the second edition of the “Sport and Innovation – Made in Italy” project. This sports diplomacy initiative promotes Italian excellence around the world through a strategic partnership between Sport e […]

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UPDATE PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE MAECI–UNIVERSITY OF ROME “FORO ITALICO” AGREEMENT (Farnesina, 19 May 2025)

UPDATE PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE MAECI – UNIVERSITY OF ROME “FORO ITALICO” AGREEMENT (Farnesina, 19 maggio 2025)   On Monday, 19 May 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Aldo Moro Hall of the Farnesina, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will open the signing ceremony of the Agreement between the […]

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OltreConfine – Italian jazz worldwide: ranking list

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and MIdJ – the Association of Italian Jazz Musicians – announce the groups selected by the evaluation committee for the project “OltreConfine – Italian jazz worldwide”. The project aims to promote and enhance contemporary Italian jazz music on the international stage. Open to all musicians aged […]

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Undersecretary Silli’s mission to Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis for institutional meetings

Undersecretary of State Giorgio Silli carried out a mission to Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis for a series of institutional meetings with representatives of the governments of the two Caribbean states, in preparation for two important international events scheduled for next autumn: the 12th Italy–Latin America and Caribbean Conference in Rome and the 4th […]

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Tajani: “Ready to promote the America’s Cup in Naples abroad. A major event of sports diplomacy”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, expressed his appreciation for the decision to host the 38th edition of the America’s Cup in Naples — the world’s premier sailing competition and the oldest international sporting event still held today. “An excellent result and great work by Minister Abodi. It will be a […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi attends Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, took part in the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels, representing Minister Antonio Tajani. The agenda included trade relations with the United States, economic security within the Single Market, and ongoing EU negotiations for free trade agreements with third countries. “Italy places […]

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