Appeal by the Italian Consul in Benghazi for the return of Italian members of the Flotilla
The Consul General of Italy in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, on the occasion of the Republic Day, issued an appeal for the return of the participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy for Gaza, who are currently held in detention in eastern Libya, including Italian citizens Leonarda Alberizia and Domenico Centrone. The Consul requested a further […]
Read moreTajani expresses solidarity with Kuwait and its people against any attack on its territory
On the sidelines of a meeting with journalists in Aosta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, strongly condemned the latest attack on Kuwait City International Airport, expressing his sympathy and solidarity with all victims and their families. “These attacks are wholly unacceptable and run counter to any efforts aimed at peacebuilding and stabilisation in […]
Read moreTajani in Aosta to celebrate the 212th anniversary of the Founding of the Carabinieri Corps
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani attends the ceremony for the 212th anniversary of the Founding of the Carabinieri Corps, scheduled at 10.30 am in Piazza Émile Chanoux in Aosta. The Carabinieri Corps play a key role in ensuring the security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and of Italy’s diplomatic […]
Read moreMeeting between Deputy Minister Cirielli and the United Kingdom Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman Baroness Chapman of Darlington
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, met today with the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman. The meeting provided an opportunity to further discuss key shared priorities in the field of development cooperation, with particular attention to Africa and the opportunities offered by the Mattei Plan. The two sides reviewed […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi attends the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris today, speaking at the sessions dedicated to the strategic future of the Organisation and to strengthening an open, rules-based trading system. “In view of an increasingly complex international landscape, it is […]
Read moreMinister Tajani in Aosta Valley for the Italy–France Cross-Border Committee and visit to the Mont Blanc Tunnel site
testo in lingua francese: Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Antonio Tajani a visité le tunnel du Mont-Blanc et s’est rendu à Bard (Vallée d’Aoste) pour la troisième réunion du Comité de Coopération Frontalière Italie–France, qu’il a coprésidée avec le ministre français des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot. Le Comité a réuni des administrations locales, des parlementaires […]
Read moreGlobal Exhibitions Day 2026: trade fairs, a driving force for Made in Italy
On the occasion of the 11th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED), celebrated worldwide on 3 June 2026, AEFI (Associazione Esposizioni e Fiere Italiane) and IT-EX (Italian Association of International Exhibitions) launched the social media campaign “Trade fairs, a driving force for Made in Italy”. The initiative includes the release of a promotional video highlighting […]
Read moreUpdate on Italian nationals of the Flotilla in Libya
The two Italian nationals participating in the Land Flotilla and currently being held in Libya appeared today before the Libyan Public Prosecutor, who ordered the continuation of their pre-trial detention until the next hearing. The Consul General in Benghazi has submitted a new formal request for consular access to the two Italian citizens. The Ministry […]
Read moreArrival in Italy of a new group of Palestinian students
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has monitored the departure from Gaza of a further 17 Palestinian students via the Kerem Shalom border crossing. Following the issuance of visas and travel documents, the group reached the Allenby Bridge border crossing, on the border with Jordan, and subsequently continued on to Amman. The students […]
Read moreTajani and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrate Republic Day
Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani is attending today’s military parade on the Imperial Forums as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Once again this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is participating in the parade with a delegation of officials from the Crisis Unit and Italian consuls, who are at the forefront of efforts to […]
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