Opening of the call for applications for the Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme (JPO Programme) 2026 Edition

The Call for Applications for 47 positions in the Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme is open. 14 positions are assigned to different entities of the United Nations Secretariat and 33 to 25 International Organizations, for a total of 24 different duty stations. 45 positions are reserved for Italian nationals while 2 positions are reserved for […]

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SIMEST measure adopted today by the Council of Ministers to support exporting companies affected by the Gulf crisis

The measures contained in the draft decree-law “Urgent provisions on oil prices related to the international market crises, as well as in favour of companies,” adopted today by the Council of Ministers, includes a new SIMEST measure to support exporting companies, drawing on resources from Fund 394/81. With the aim of mitigating the negative impact […]

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Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, DC, on April 1–2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department’s Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is closely following the case of the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq

From the outset, the Ministry has been monitoring with the utmost attention the situation of Ms Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq. Ms Kittleson also collaborates with several Italian media outlets. Minister Antonio Tajani has instructed the Italian Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the Italian Embassy in Baghdad, to remain fully engaged on the […]

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Return of Ambassador Cornado to Switzerland

Following a meeting at Palazzo Chigi between the Government and the families of the victims and those injured in Crans-Montana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has decided on the return of Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to Switzerland.

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Undersecretary Tripodi opens 15th Italy–US Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation in Washington D.C.

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today inaugurated the 15th Italy–United States Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation (Joint Commission Meeting – JCM) in Washington D.C., as part of her official visit to the United States. On the sidelines of the meeting, Italy and the United States signed a […]

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Tajani at the Hormuz meeting: “UN’s decisive role, ready to support initiatives for a humanitarian corridor and navigation security”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani participated today via videoconference in the meeting on the situation in Iran and the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The videoconference was coordinated by the United Kingdom following the declaration of 19 March, signed by 35 countries, including Italy. In his intervention, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]

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Minister Tajani to participate in UK-hosted ministerial meeting on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will participate at 1:00 p.m. in the ministerial meeting held virtually and organised by the United Kingdom, following the declaration promoted on 19 March and signed by 35 countries, including Italy. The discussion, chaired by the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, will focus on diplomatic […]

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Tajani and Panetta inaugurate the 16th MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference

The 16th MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference took place today at the Farnesina, inaugurated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta. The event brought together officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bank of Italy, experts from other government departments […]

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Minister Tajani opens the 16th Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) – Bank of Italy Joint Conference

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta, opened the 16th edition of the annual MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference, entitled: “A turbulent world: political crises, trade tensions and economic and financial shocks: what strategies for strengthening Italy’s exports and economic security?”. Delegates and Financial […]

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Minister Tajani’s mission to Belgrade postponed

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has postponed his mission to Belgrade scheduled for today due to scheduling issues arising from delays in his departure from Ukraine and transit through Poland. The mission had been planned to attend the signing ceremony for the contract for the Italian Pavilion at Expo […]

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Tunis, “My house is a Le Corbusier”

The international project by Cristian Chironi, centred on the theme of dwelling, has kicked off at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with La Boîte – Centre d’Art & d’Architecture, the Embassy of Italy and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Launched in 2015, the project examines […]

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