Declaration of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom on the West Bank.

We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. We recall that such unilateral actions, as part of a wider intensification of the settlement policies […]

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Unlocking opportunities: India’s partnership with Italy will play a pivotal role in driving shared development goals (Business India)

In 2026, Italy plans to invest an additional €500 million in India. Also, India and Italy have set a target of achieving bilateral trade worth $20 billion by 2029. Accordingly, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the agency SIMEST, has launched a dedicated financing line to India to support Italian companies entering the local […]

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Vilnius, Italian–Lithuanian Year of Culture: Principal Dancers of Teatro alla Scala at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Prima Ballerina Étoile Nicoletta Manni and Principal Dancer Timofej Andrijashenko of Teatro alla Scala in Milan performed to great critical acclaim as part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of ballet in Lithuania, organised by the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT). The distinguished Lithuanian audience was able to appreciate their exceptional artistry […]

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Rabat, Oued Beht Archaeological Project Awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award

The Oued Beht Archaeological Project has been awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award by the Shanghai Archaeology Forum (SAF), one of the most prestigious international platforms for archaeological research, established by the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). The award was conferred following a highly competitive selection process: 119 valid […]

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INFORMATION NOTE – CANCELLATION OF MINISTER TAJANI’S PARTICIPATION IN HUMANITARIAN FLIGHT LOADING OPERATIONS TO SUDAN (Cargo City, Fiumicino, 24 December)

INFORMATION NOTE CANCELLATION OF MINISTER TAJANI’S PARTICIPATION IN HUMANITARIAN FLIGHT LOADING OPERATIONS TO SUDAN (Cargo City, Fiumicino, 24 December)   We wish to inform you that the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in the loading operations of a humanitarian flight to Sudan, organised by the Italian Cooperation and […]

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Tokyo: Tenor Marcello Nardis in concert

The final event of the annual “Concerti di Tokyo Kudan” series took place at the Auditorium of the Italian Institute of Culture of Tokyo, under the artistic direction of Maestro Gaetano D’Espinosa. The evening featured tenor Marcello Nardis, an artist with a long-standing international career, accompanied at the piano by Ayako Takada, a collaborator of […]

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Press accreditation note humanitarian flight to Sudan – Cargo Operations (Cargo City, Fiumicino airport, 24 December 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE HUMANITARIAN FLIGHT TO SUDAN – CARGO OPERATIONS (Cargo City, Fiumicino airport, 24 December 2025)   On Wednesday, 24 December, at 12:00 p.m., at Fiumicino Airport (Cargo City), the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will attend the loading operations of a humanitarian flight to Sudan organised by the Italian […]

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Antonio Tajani: “Budget law for growth thanks to Forza Italia” (Quotidiano Nazionale)

“What has happened in recent days is absolutely natural. There was no single budget law that saw no turmoil and controversy, even within the majority. In this specific case, there were some misunderstandings within the League, but everything was resolved with minimal delay. What ultimately matters is having finalised a balanced, serious budget law that […]

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Tajani in Djibouti today: visit to Italian troops

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is on a mission to Djibouti today, for holding institutional meetings and visiting the contingent of approximately one hundred Italian soldiers at the Italian Guillet military base, and the frigate Antonio Marceglia, part of the European Maritime Security Mission Aspides (EUNAVFOR). The mission’s agenda includes meetings with President Ismail Omar Guelleh […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli addresses the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation Directors’ Days

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, addressed today, 19 December, the institutional session of the AICS Directors’ Days (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation), devoted to “The challenges of Italian Development Cooperation, between the Mattei Plan and partnerships”. In his remarks, Cirielli reiterated the central role of the Mattei Plan as […]

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Italian Quantum General Assembly: Rome hosts discussion on the implementation of the National Strategy for Quantum Technologies

On 17 December, the Italian Quantum General Assembly was held in Rome at the Corsie Sistine. This national event focused on the progress and future prospects of the Italian Strategy for Quantum Technologies. The initiative was promoted by the Department for Digital Transformation of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, in collaboration with the […]

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Tajani meets Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Discussion on Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iran

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held a meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein. The talks focused on strengthening the bilateral partnership in economic, cultural, and defence sectors, as well as the situation in the Middle East. Iraq is a strategic partner for Italy in the region, […]

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