Joint statement – Chair’s Statement-CEI Secretariat 30 Years

The Thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative represents a moment of profound symbolic and political significance in the journey of cooperation that unites our Member States. This milestone, marking the opening of the Trieste-based entity in 1996, offers a meaningful opportunity to highlight three decades of shared […]

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Bogotá, International Tender Opens for Metro Line 2

The Bogotá government has launched a new international tender for the construction of Metro Line 2 (L2MB), a strategic project with a total investment estimated at approximately $8.7 billion. The process, managed by the municipal company Empresa Metro de Bogotá, opens up significant opportunities for Italian companies in the infrastructure, railway, and engineering services sectors, […]

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Address by Minister Antonio Tajani at the opening of the Conference marking the 30th anniversary of the CEI Secretariat

I welcome the Romanian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Oana Ţoiu, current Chair of the CEI. I welcome the representatives of the Member States and international organisations present. I welcome and thank the Secretary-General, my friend Franco Dal Mas, for the extraordinary work he is carrying out for the CEI. I extend a warm greeting to […]

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Antonio Tajani: “The Northern Adriatic: a strategic hub for new routes” (Il Piccolo)

The conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a period of severe international instability. The Foreign Ministry’s priority has been, first and foremost, to assist Italian citizens affected by the crisis, ensuring they could return to Italy safely. Every international crisis, however, requires a broader assessment of its consequences. Alongside the tragedy of war, […]

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Tajani in Trieste for the 30th Anniversary of the CEI Secretariat and the IMEC Forum

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was in Trieste to participate in the Conference marking the 30th Anniversary of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) Forum. The 30th Anniversary Conference was organized by the CEI Secretariat, together with Italy and Romania, which holds the Presidency for 2026, in […]

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Helsinki, Celebration of “Italian Design Day 2026”

The tenth Italian Design Day was celebrated at the Museum of Architecture and Design, Helsinki, on March 9, with an event whose protagonist and ambassador, appointed by ADI/MAECI, was architect Marco Sammicheli, curator of Triennale Milano and Director of the Museum of Italian Design. The event was attended by a wide range of experts and […]

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Cairo, the “IT Out OFF” call for Italian art

Today, March 16, 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo launches a call for expressions of interest for the position of curator for an initiative to be implemented as part of “IT Out OFF – Egypt,” a project aimed at promoting contemporary Italian art and connected to the Alexandria Biennale, which is resuming its activities […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani attends the EU Foreign Affairs Council

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Brussels today to take part in the meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council. The agenda includes a discussion on the escalation in the Middle East and its economic consequences, with a focus on the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the measures adopted internationally to release […]

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Interview with Antonio Tajani – Tajani’s dual challenge: “Let us win the referendum and relaunch the party’s Secretariat” (Libero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, what has changed following Prime Minister Meloni’s statements in Parliament and the Supreme Defence Council? “We have sent a message to the opposition. We will continue to keep them informed, even though they have refused to engage in dialogue. We have shown willingness to involve everyone in foreign policy. This is a […]

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Competition for Promoting Folk and Amateur Music

The final selections for the Competition for Promoting Folk and Amateur Music will be held on March 14 and 15, 2026, at the “Licinio Refice” Conservatory of Music in Frosinone. This initiative is promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as part of its activities to promote Roots Tourism. The initiative involved […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli on mission to Vienna

The mission to Vienna of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli concluded today. After meeting senior Italian officials serving at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Deputy Minister held talks with Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO, headquartered in Vienna. During the […]

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Prague, concert for the Bianca d’Aponte Award

On 5 March, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague hosted the opening concert of the 2026 Bianca d’Aponte Award tour. For more than twenty years, the initiative has provided a platform for emerging Italian female singer-songwriters and for canzone d’autore. Performing before a capacity audience were Lumen (2025 finalist), Gabriella Martinelli […]

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