Principality of Monaco, 21st Edition of the Palermo–Montecarlo sailing regatta

On 23 August 2026, the 21st edition of the Palermo–Monte Carlo, one of the most prestigious offshore regattas in the Mediterranean, organised by the Circolo della Vela Sicilia in conjunction with the Yacht Club de Monaco and in collaboration with the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, came to a close with its arrival in the Principality […]

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Landslide on the border between Nepal and Tibet: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to check the possible involvement of Italian nationals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been working since the first reports of the large landslide that struck an area on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The Crisis Unit is liaising with the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, the Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu and the Embassy of Italy in Beijing to ascertain whether […]

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Tajani at the meeting in Rimini to discuss Europe, Lebanon and food security

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, will be at the meeting in Rimini today, where he will speak in two panels dedicated respectively to European roots and values, and to Lebanon.     On Lebanon, the Minister will discuss Italy’s commitment to supporting stability, the population, and the country’s reconstruction path. Lebanon is a […]

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Italy supports progress in the political process in Libya: Joint Declaration on the Tunis Agreement

Italy has signed, together with France, Germany, Greece, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, a joint declaration welcoming the agreement reached on 20 August in Tunis by the Libyan parties on the reconstitution of the Council of the National High Electoral Commission and on the electoral framework. The agreement, […]

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Coffee and cocoa, Italy’s commitment to more sustainable and inclusive supply chains: Deputy Minister Cirielli at the meeting in Rimini

As part of the programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the meeting in Rimini, Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli participated in two events dedicated to the coffee and cocoa supply chains, with the aim of deepening opportunities for sustainable development and enhancement of local skills in the partner countries of Italian Cooperation. The first […]

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Joint Statement on Recent Progress in Libya’s Political Process

France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Malta, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America We welcome the agreement of Libyan parties within the Smaller Convening on the reconstitution of the Board of the High National Elections Commission and the electoral framework on 20 August in Tunis. We commend the Libyan participants for their constructive engagement […]

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Minister Tajani speaks with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Kosherbayev

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had a telephone conversation today with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister, Yermek Kosherbayev. During the conversation, Tajani reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations and emphasised that Kazakhstan is a very important partner for Italy, with whom there is a desire to further strengthen the economic and trade partnership, not least with a view […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Media Access to the UN High-Level Week (New York, 21-29 September 2026)

Press Accreditation Note Media Access to the UN High-Level Week (New York, 21-29 September 2026)   Journalists, photographers and cameramen – who do not already hold UN accreditation—who wish to cover the proceedings of the high-level week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York (21–29 September 2026) must obtain […]

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Minister Tajani tomorrow at the meeting in Rimini. Europe, Lebanon and the Middle East are on the agenda

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will be at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini tomorrow, where he will visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Pavilion ‘Sowing the future’, dedicated to the role of agri-food supply chains as tools for dialogue, development and sustainable growth. At 12:00 p.m. the Minister will speak, together […]

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Statement of the Italian Chairship of the Tallinn Mechanism on the 35th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence

As Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of its independence, celebrated on 24 August commemorating Ukraine’s Declaration of Independence of 1991, Italy as incumbent Lead Nation of the Tallinn Mechanism pays tribute to the courage, resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people, who remain resolute in defending their freedom, and the right to determine their own […]

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Anniversary of Ukrainian independence: Tajani’s telephone interview with Ukrainian counterpart Sybiha

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, which is today. During the interview, Tajani first condemned the continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory and confirmed the Italian Government’s full support for the Ukrainian people. […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates 35 years of Ukraine’s independence

Today, Monday 24 August, marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence, a celebration of particular significance for the Ukrainian people and for Europe. On this day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the entire Italian diplomatic and consular network in the world renew their closeness to Ukraine and firmly reaffirm Italy’s support for […]

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