High-level Aqaba Process meeting on terrorism in the Balkans held in Sofia Undersecretary Tripodi: Government strongly committed to regional stability

A high-level meeting of the Aqaba Process on countering terrorism and Islamist extremism in the Balkans took place in Sofia. Representing Italy on behalf of Minister Tajani, Undersecretary Maria Tripodi participated in the discussions. “The effectiveness of governmental responses to terrorism must address its regional drivers. It is crucial to prevent radicalisation by paying particular […]

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Malawi: Contribution agreement between Italy and WFP for school meals in Chikwawa province

A signing ceremony was held in Lilongwe for the Agreement providing a €4 million contribution to support resilience and food security for school meals in Chikwawa district, Malawi. The event was attended by Ambassador Enrico De Agostini and the Secretary-Generals of the Malawian Ministries of Education and Agriculture. The project, approved by the Joint Development […]

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Italian language, consular affairs, and commercial and scientific promotion during Undersecretary Silli’s visit to Munich

During his visit to Munich, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli, met with students, families, and teachers at the Italo-German Leonardo Da Vinci School, highlighting how the institution “is an excellent example of cultural and linguistic integration, serving as a point of reference for our community in Munich and Germany”. “Italy has always been […]

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Paris, the 10th edition of the “Italissimo” Festival kicks off

To celebrate the 10th edition of the Italian literature and culture festival in Paris, Italissimo, the Italian Ambassador to France, Emanuela D’Alessandro, welcomed a delegation of key figures from this major event in the prestigious Sala del Guardi at the Embassy. Among those present were Fabio Gambaro, the Festival’s Director; Innocenzo Cipolletta, President of the […]

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Tajani: «Agire, non reagire: no all’escalation. Un mercato Usa-Ue libero e senza dazi» (il Giornale)

Una notte con poche ore di sonno con gli occhi ancora fissi sull’immagine di Donald Trump che firma l’ondata di dazi che travolge le esportazioni mondiali dirette agli Stati Uniti. Mattinata in apnea a Bruxelles tra il collegamento telematico con il vertice di Palazzo Chigi sull’emergenza dazi guidato dalla premier Meloni e il bilaterale con […]

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Tajani: “Avoid retaliatory escalations – we must negotiate to halve the tariffs” (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – It is certainly not a quiet period for Antonio Tajani, who, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is managing two wars and now the tariff crisis. However, the leader of Forza Italia remains steadfast and keen to reassure: “No panic. The tariffs were a mistake, but Italians should know that the […]

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Meeting of Minister Tajani with Commissioner Šefčovič

In Brussels, Minister Antonio Tajani met with the European Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss the recent decisions made by the United States Administration regarding trade matters. During the meeting, both parties agreed on the need to maintain a firm but dialogue-based approach, aimed at preventing further escalation on the trade front. The Minister […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Vanvitelli/Van Wittel Roundtable (Royal Palace of Caserta, 8 April 2025)

  PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE VANVITELLI/VAN WITTEL ROUNDTABLE (Royal Palace of Caserta, 8 April 2025)   On 8 April at 2:45 p.m., the ministerial session of the fourth edition of the Vanvitelli/Van Wittel Roundtable will take place at the Royal Palace of Caserta. Open to the press, the session will be chaired by the Italian Minister […]

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Tajani in Brussels for NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Talks with EU Commissioner Šefčovič

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in Brussels today and tomorrow (3–4 April) to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The ministerial meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss key strategic issues for the Alliance, also in preparation for the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24–25 June. The […]

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Italians abroad: new benefits for citizens returning to earthquake-affected areas from 2016 thanks to a protocol signed by the CGIE

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today in Rome, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between the Extraordinary Commissioner for the 2016 post-earthquake reconstruction and the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE). The Protocol aims to facilitate the return of our Italian nationals to the areas of Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche, and […]

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Farnesina Collection: the digital path to cultural diplomacy

The Farnesina Collection is now online! Thanks to the collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Google Arts & Culture, everyone—free of charge, anytime, and from anywhere—can explore the contemporary Italian artworks that make up the Farnesina Collection. The digitisation project, launched in 2016, now allows users to browse over 400 pieces of […]

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Earthquake in Myanmar: Italian Development Cooperation approves emergency aid

In response to the severe consequences of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, Italy has swiftly mobilised its expertise to provide concrete initial support to the affected populations in this critical moment. Deputy Minister Cirielli has approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]

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