Meeting of Minister Tajani with Commissioner Šefčovič
In Brussels, Minister Antonio Tajani met with the European Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss the recent decisions made by the United States Administration regarding trade matters. During the meeting, both parties agreed on the need to maintain a firm but dialogue-based approach, aimed at preventing further escalation on the trade front. The Minister […]
Read moreTajani in Brussels for NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Talks with EU Commissioner Šefčovič
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in Brussels today and tomorrow (3–4 April) to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The ministerial meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss key strategic issues for the Alliance, also in preparation for the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24–25 June. The […]
Read moreEarthquake in Myanmar: Italian Development Cooperation approves emergency aid
In response to the severe consequences of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, Italy has swiftly mobilised its expertise to provide concrete initial support to the affected populations in this critical moment. Deputy Minister Cirielli has approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]
Read moreA fund of €40 million was established for Regions at the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation
The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, which convened this morning under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, has approved the establishment of a €40 million fund for projects implemented by Italian Regions in countries receiving development aid from Italy. Presenting the initiative, Minister […]
Read moreItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Italian Ministry of the Interior together to promote and implement assisted returns
At the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, chaired this morning by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, a new initiative was presented aimed at combating irregular migration through the improvement and development of assisted voluntary returns from Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia to countries of origin. To underline the close collaboration between […]
Read moreMinister Tajani chairs the Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the Plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, with Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, chaired at the Farnesina the second meeting of this year’s Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the eleventh plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS). The Joint Committee was also attended by the Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi. This […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Strasbourg
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cirielli concluded a mission to Strasbourg today. In his meetings with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, and the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Despina Chatzivassiliou, he confirmed Italy’s strong support for the work of the organisation in the areas […]
Read moreCentrality of the Arctic at the Arctic Connections 2025 Conference
The international Conference Arctic Connections 2025 – Space in the Arctic, organised by the Società Italiana per l’Organizzazione Internazionale (SIOI), the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome and the High North Center for Business and Governance/North University in Bodø, was held today. The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli took part in the Conference. At the […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi at the “Weimar Plus” Ministerial Meeting on European Security and Ukraine in Madrid
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, took part in the “Weimar Plus” Ministerial Meeting on European Security and Ukraine in Madrid today, upon instructions from Minister Antonio Tajani. She said: “The world is changing fast and we need to adapt accordingly to defend our common interests and values. The European Union today […]
Read moreThe package of measures on citizenship envisages updates, but no substantial changes for issuing passports and identity cards
We have received a few requests for clarification on the following topic: in its meeting on Friday in which it adopted the “package of measures on citizenship’, the Council of Ministers also adopted some measures to modernise the provision of services such as legalisation, registry and records, passports and identity cards valid for expatriation. The […]
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