The Tariff Task Force met to discuss anti-dumping tariffs on pasta

The sixth meeting of the Task Force on US tariffs was held this afternoon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the latest developments in transatlantic trade.  The discussion focused particularly on the preliminary anti-dumping duties set by the US Department of Commerce at 91.74% for many Italian pasta exporting companies.  The immediate steps […]

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The Foreign Ministry and GialloZafferano team up for Italian Cuisine Week around the world

In view of the next edition of Italian Cuisine Week around the world, an annual event organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to promote excellence in the Italian agri-food sector, the Foreign Ministry has started collaboration with GialloZafferano. The project combines cultural diplomacy, scientific research and gastronomic heritage with the aim of promoting […]

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Minister Tajani inaugurates the 12th Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, opens today the 12th Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference, an event organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the International Italo-Latin American Organisation (IILA). The Conference brings together senior government officials from the 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries that are members of CELAC […]

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Stability in the Middle East at the heart of Undersecretary Tripodi’s mission to Kuwait

Today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, participated – in Kuwait City – in the 29th Joint Committee and Ministerial Meeting between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), co-chaired by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, and the Kuwaiti Minister […]

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Washington, Steve Clemons is 2025 Urbino Award Winner

Steve Clemons, editor at large of The National Interest and a prominent figure in American journalism, is the winner of the 2025 Urbino Award. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Marco Peronaci, announced the news yesterday evening during a reception he hosted at Villa Firenze in Washington, which was attended by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other members of […]

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REMINDER Press accreditation note 12th Italy – Latin America and Caribbean Conference “Italy – Latin America and the Caribbean: a growing partnership” (Rome, 7 October 2025 – Hotel Parco dei Principi)

REMINDER PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 12th Italy – Latin America and Caribbean Conference “Italy – Latin America and the Caribbean: a growing partnership” (Rome, 7 October 2025 – Hotel Parco dei Principi)   On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the 12th Italy – Latin America and Caribbean Conference will be held in Rome at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi. The […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi in Bahrain for bilateral political consultations

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, co-chaired bilateral political consultations today in Manama with her counterpart, Bahrain’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Khaled Yousef Al-Jalahma.  The evolution of the crisis in Gaza, regional scenarios, and the implementation of economic cooperation and trade relations were on top of the agenda. Bahrain is an important […]

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Tajani: “Peace is closer, we are ready to reconstruct. The street protests? Bad teachers in Parliament” (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Tajani: as to the Flotilla, I did my duty Hamas has opened up to Trump’s plan, but Israel is not ceasing fire. Do you see peace, Minister Tajani? ‘We have not achieved our goal yet, but peace in Gaza is closer. I have confidence in the work of Turkey, Qatar and Egypt to finally […]

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Action by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on US “extra duties” on Italian pasta. Duties contested for alleged dumping practices

In recent weeks, some Italian pasta brands have been under scrutiny by the authorities for alleged trade practices involving exports to the United States at below market costs (“dumping”).  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been following the proceedings since early September, when the US Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its investigation, […]

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Flotilla. Update on the return of 26 Italian nationals from Israel

The repatriation to Italy of 26 Italian nationals, who were members of the Flotilla, detained at sea in recent days by the Israeli armed forces is underway. This group agreed to sign the expulsion order and was therefore given fast-tracked departure procedures. Assisted by the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv, the group was transferred […]

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Israel, consular visit to those detained on the Flotilla completed. The Foreign Ministry called for improved conditions of detention

After many hours, the consular visit by the Embassy of Italy in Israel to the Italian citizens detained on the Flotilla came to an end. The consular team could meet with all those detained, who were well despite being exhausted from a month at sea and two days of intense stress coinciding with the military […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli chaired the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation on 3 October

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, chaired the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation 2025 at the Foreign Ministry today. A package of measures worth a total of over €123 million was adopted, in line with the 2025 Programme adopted at the Committee meeting chaired by […]

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