«The war in Iran? It is exacting a heavy toll. Now Xi should encourage Putin to accept peace»

Six hours ahead, replies to Il Giornale from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, arrived shortly after midnight in Beijing. He has been on a visit to China since yesterday. Have you discussed Hormuz and Iran? “Certainly. We focused in particular on Iran, Hormuz, Ukraine, and also Lebanon. In order […]

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Madrid, seminar “Casa Italia – Madrid Living Lab”

On 13 April 2026, the seminar “Casa Italia Madrid Living Lab” was held at the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid. It was organised by the Institute in cooperation with the Politecnico di Milano for Italian Design Day 2026, “Re-Design. Regenerating space, objects, ideas”. The seminar, dedicated to the study process for the redevelopment and future […]

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La Paz, Italian Baroque music concert

As part of the international Baroque music festival held in the Jesuit missions of Bolivia, on 14 April 2026 the Embassy of Italy in La Paz hosted the Italian musical group “Lux Terrae Baroque Ensemble”, which performed the concert “Il Canto del Violino” at the Church of the Exaltación, located in the square in front […]

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Antonio Tajani: “We are allies of the United States, but the national interest must be defended with dignity” (Il Messaggero / Il Mattino / Il Gazzettino)

Antonio Tajani is departing for China. An important mission, running until 18 April, with stops in Beijing and Shanghai, institutional meetings with Chinese authorities, and economic and cultural promotion initiatives. He will meet ministers, discuss with them and other counterparts the war in the Middle East and possible paths towards peace, Hormuz and related issues. […]

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Tajani: «We will explain it to the United States: being allies also serves your interests» (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Antonio Tajani, Italy has protested over Trump’s remarks about the Pope, and he has in turn attacked Giorgia Meloni. What happens now? “With composure and conviction, we will reiterate to our American friends what many in the United States already know very well: Italy is and intends to remain a partner of the United […]

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Tajani arrives in Beijing. Discussion on Iran, Ukraine and the Joint Economic Commission

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has arrived in Beijing for the first stage of his mission to China, which will continue tomorrow in Shanghai. Today’s programme began with a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, aimed at strengthening the Italy–China economic partnership. The two Ministers subsequently opened the 16th Joint […]

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Chengdu: Made in Italy Day with a focus on the agri-food sector

On Monday 13 April, the third edition of the Made in Italy Day was held in Xinjin District, Chengdu. The initiative, established by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, aims to promote Italian expertise worldwide across a range of strategic sectors. Framed […]

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Tajani in China for talks on the Middle East and exports

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is on a visit to China from today until 18 April, with stops in Beijing and Shanghai. The itinerary includes official meetings with Chinese authorities and initiatives to promote economic and cultural ties. In Beijing (16–17 April), Tajani will meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and, together with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, […]

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Export Objective: towards the National Export Conference 2026

First stop in Turin for companies from Northern Italy The road towards the National Export Conference 2026 will kick off in Turin with the event “Export Objective: Businesses and Territories of Northern Italy”, scheduled for 29 April at OGR Torino, starting at 10:30 a.m. The initiative, promoted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of […]

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Italy following closely the case of journalist Ahmed Shiab-Eldin detained in Kuwait

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following closely the case of journalist Ahmed Shiab-Eldin – affiliated with the University of Bari – who was arrested on 3 March for sharing on social media videos relating to rocket and drone launches in the context of the war in Iran. The arrest reportedly took place under circumstances […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Italy–Kenya Business Forum (20 April – Hotel Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, Rome)

On the afternoon of Monday 20 April 2026, the Italy–Kenya Business Forum will be held at the Hotel Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria in Rome. Kenya’s economy remains among the most dynamic in East Africa, with GDP growth of 4.7% in 2024 and projections of around 5% for 2025. Kenya is part of the Mattei Plan and, […]

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Sudan: Tajani – “Peace cannot wait”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is in Berlin today to participate in the Third Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, taking place on 15 April, marking the third anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war. The Sudanese crisis represents the world’s most severe humanitarian emergency, with around 15 million displaced people. “The civil war […]

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