Accreditation and access to Sinai and the Rafah crossing for journalists

We would like to remind all colleagues intending to operate in Egypt that they must request specific temporary accreditation from the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Rome: https://ambilcairo.esteri.it/it/news/sala-stampa/accreditamento-temporaneo/. For journalists interested in reaching the Rafah crossing, we would also like to point out that the entire Sinai Peninsula is a specially administered […]

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World Food Day. Minister Tajani attends FAO’s 80th anniversary ceremony and inaugurates the new “Museum and Network of Food and Agriculture”

On 16 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attended the opening ceremony for World Food Day at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This year’s event held particular significance, marking the 80th anniversary of the FAO, whose headquarters are based in Rome. Representing Italy and underscoring the […]

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Minister Tajani’s meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Palestine and Israel

During the “Mediterranean Dialogues” (MED Dialogues) in Naples, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian. Minister Tajani expressed his gratitude to both colleagues for their participation, noting that their presence symbolises a new phase of hope for peace in the Middle East […]

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Naples Declaration

On the occasion of the 2,500th anniversary of the city’s founding, the Mediterranean Dialogues, a traditional moment of meeting and exchange among the countries bordering this sea, which is a crossroads of cultures and a cradle of civilization, were held in Naples. Scholars and members of civil society participated alongside representatives of the Institutions. Together […]

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“University Corridors” from Gaza: Israel and Jordan’s rules for family reunifications

As part of the Italian Government’s support for the civilian population of Gaza, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) continues to implement the “university corridors” initiative, which enables Palestinian students awarded scholarships under the IUPALS Project (Italian Universities for Palestinian Students) of the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) to arrive […]

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Brazil hosts the “Italian Fashion Days in the World”

From 10 October to 14 November, the “Italia è Moda – Italian Fashion Days in the World” (Giornate della Moda Italiana nel Mondo – GMIM) series is taking place, with events in Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Launched by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, within the framework […]

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Mediterranean Dialogues (MED) open: Naples at the heart of regional debate

Following an initial day of closed-door meetings, the 11th edition of the Mediterranean Dialogues officially opens today. The annual initiative, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (the Farnesina) in partnership with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), has reaffirmed its role as a leading international forum dedicated to […]

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Tajani: Dialogue paving the way for a new Middle East

The peace agreement between Israel and Hamas represents the first major step in what we hope will evolve a broader process of stabilisation in the Middle East. A two-state solution remains the only path capable of addressing the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood, while simultaneously ensuring Israel’s security. Italy is determined to […]

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Tajani: “Naples and the Mediterranean as a crossroads of peace for Gaza’s rebirth” (Il Mattino)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, with today’s arrival in Naples of, among others, the Palestinian Foreign Minister and his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, can this be considered a sign of attention and confidence in Italy’s role in the Middle East peace process? “The success of the peace initiative launched by the President of the […]

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11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference

The 11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in collaboration with ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies), will take place from 15 to 17 October 2025 at the historic Royal Palace in Naples. The event will be preceded by closed-door roundtables on 15 October, with the conference […]

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Italy for Gaza: new support for food security, healthcare and education. Tajani: “We must immediately strengthen healthcare cooperation with Jordan and Egypt”

At a coordination meeting held at Palazzo Chigi on humanitarian assistance for the Gaza emergency, initial directions were agreed to align the efforts of the various Italian ministries. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, chaired a first roundtable to […]

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INFORMATION NOTE – Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit (London, 22 October 2025)

INFORMATION NOTE Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit (London, 22 October 2025)   Minister Antonio Tajani will participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the Western Balkans and European partners, known as the Berlin Process, to be held on 22 October 2025 in London, United Kingdom. Press representatives wishing to cover the event must submit their accreditation request […]

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