Export Plan: record number of operations approved by the Facilitation Committee to support Italian companies’ exports

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today approved 630 subsidised finance operations to support the internationalisation of Italian companies, totalling more than EUR 343 million, drawing on resources from Fund 394/81. This is the highest number of operations approved since the beginning of the year, both in terms […]

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The Two-State Alliance and the Rome Coalition on fertilisers are at the heart of Minister Tajani’s commitments in New York

Today marks the final day of Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani’s mission to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. At 9.00 a.m. (3.00 p.m. in Italy), Tajani will take part in the dialogue ‘Promoting partnerships between Europe and the Gulf for regional security and prosperity’, organised by the Atlantic Council and […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Press briefing of the Presidential Committee of the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) (30 September, Farnesina)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Press briefing of the Presidential Committee of the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) (30 September, Farnesina)   On Wednesday 30 September 2026, at 2.00 p.m., the Presidential Committee of the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) will hold a press briefing at the Zuppetti Room of the Farnesina, at the end […]

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REMINDER: PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Second Ministerial Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean on Water (Foreign Ministry, 28 September 2026)

REMINDER PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Second Ministerial Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean on Water (Foreign Ministry, 28 September 2026)   On Monday 28 September 2026 at 4.00 pm, the second Ministerial Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean on Water will take place in the International Conference Hall at the Foreign Ministry. It will […]

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Muscat, sport brings the Italian and Omani communities together

The Italian Embassy in Oman celebrated the third edition of the Italian Sport Day Around the World at the Spike Volleyball Club in Muscat, in the presence of representatives of the Italian community, a wide Omani public and sports enthusiasts from different countries and cultural contexts. The event highlighted the growing enthusiasm of the local […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi: Italian commitment to the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

During the mission to New York, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, co-chaired the high-level event organised by Italy and the Philippines on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. “The current fragmentation of the security environment requires concrete actions in support of female leadership: the values and objectives of the Agenda are […]

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Joint Statement ahead of the High-Level UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine

New York, 23 September 2026 Joint declaration delivered by High Representative Kaja Kallas with Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for Foreign Affairs and Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Minister for Foreign Affairs.   Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Ukraine, the European Union, Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]

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Tajani announces the launch of the Unit for Assistance to Italians Abroad

From the Consulate General in New York, together with all the Italian consuls in the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani announced the launch of the new Operations Room for Assistance to Italians Abroad (SOAI), which operates 24/7 to receive requests for assistance at any time from Italian nationals in difficulty abroad. The […]

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Tajani at the UN General Assembly in New York

The mission of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, to New York continues on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, with Italy’s statement scheduled for yesterday. Tajani joined the ministers of the countries that have signed the Public statement organised ahead of the Security Council meeting on Ukraine. The […]

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Ushuaia, Italian women’s skiing champions for Italian Sport Day Around the World

An event dedicated to the women’s alpine skiing team was organised in collaboration with the Italian Winter Sports Federation on 21 September, with the participation of Laura Pirovano, the reigning World Cup downhill champion, Marta Bassino and the national team’s technical manager, Gianluca Rulfi. In the auditorium of the Institute for Tourism of the Province […]

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Tripodi in New York for the UN General Assembly: focus on Ukraine, food security and the two-state solution

As part of the Italian mission to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, led by Minister Tajani, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi spoke today at the high-level event dedicated to the impact of the situation in the Black Sea on global food security. “Food must never be used as […]

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Chongqing, 3rd Sports Award “Filippo Nicosia”

On 19 September, the third Sports Award “Filippo Nicosia” took place at the “Luxe Valley” complex in Chongqing, as part of the 2026 Italian Sports Day Around the World. The event was organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing, in collaboration with the Municipal Department of Sport, Luxe Valley and Team 7 Triathlon […]

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