Minister Tajani inaugurates today the second edition of the Space Economy States General

The second edition of the Space Economy States General begins today at the Foreign Ministry. It is an event bringing together institutional stakeholders and the industrial and business worlds of the space and defence sector. The opening session, dedicated to the theme “Space Diplomacy: A Foreign Policy Instrument and Driver of Growth,” will be opened […]

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Minister Tajani’s speech at “Forum 2 – Tomorrow’s Europe”

Minister Antonio Tajani speaks at “Forum 2 – Tomorrow’s Europe” as part of the international peace meetings promoted by the Community of Sant’Egidio.  

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Undersecretary Tripodi spoke at the International Conference on the Future of European Defence

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, spoke today at the fourth Aspen International Conference on the Future of European Defence, organized to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Pavia in 1525. In her speech, Undersecretary Tripodi emphasized that the topic of common European defence has returned to […]

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Undersecretary Silli opens Italy–Turkmenistan Business Forum in Rome

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, took part today in Rome, on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, in the Italy–Turkmenistan Business Forum, which he inaugurated together with President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan, on a State visit to Italy. “Today’s event represents another […]

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80 years of the United Nations Charter

On 24 October 1945, the Charter of the United Nations entered into force. Signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945, the document was conceived, amid the ruins of the Second World War, with the ambitious goal of preserving peace, promoting cooperation among States and safeguarding fundamental human rights. The first session of the United […]

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Italy celebrates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations

On the occasion of United Nations Day 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Organisation’s founding, Italy reaffirms its commitment to effective multilateralism, grounded in the promotion of peace, the protection of human rights, and sustainable development. UN Day is observed annually on 24 October, the date in 1945 when the United Nations Charter came […]

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Minister Tajani in Macerata and Recanati for the States General of Cultural Diplomacy

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will today open the institutional session of the States General of Cultural Diplomacy, the annual conference bringing together the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes worldwide. This year, the event is being held in Macerata and Recanati. The conference reflects a renewed approach to cultural relations, […]

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Capitoline Museums – exhibition “Ancient civilisations of Turkmenistan”

Turkmenistan is a land of ancient civilisations and of outstanding historical and archaeological significance. Owing to its strategic location between Mesopotamia, the Iranian Plateau and the Indus Valley, the region has, since the 3rd–2nd millennium BC, served as a vital crossroads along the main trade routes linking East and West. These routes not only facilitated […]

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Food for Gaza. Italy’s Humanitarian Commitment

Foreign Minister Tajani launched the “Food for Gaza” initiative on March 11, 2024, in a meeting in Rome with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), and Xavier Castellanos, Deputy Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).  The Food for Gaza initiative has […]

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Undersecretary Silli attends new Italy–Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Rome

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, took part today, on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, in the opening of a new Italy–Saudi Arabia Business Forum held in Rome. The event, which also saw the participation of the Deputy Minister […]

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Sweden: from nuclear energy to green steel

Sweden remains a key player in the European and global mining sector, thanks to its abundant mineral deposits. The country exports metals and minerals to the European Union as well as to North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, generating over EUR 5 billion in revenues in 2024, despite a 12% decline compared to […]

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“University corridors” from Gaza continue. 49 Palestinian students arrive in Italy on scholarships

As part of Italy’s ongoing commitment to Gaza, a new group of 49 Palestinian students has arrived to benefit from scholarships at Italian universities. Two special flights operated by the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) recently departed from Amman, organised with the support of the Civil Protection Department, the European Civil Protection Mechanism, and […]

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