Contacts by Minister Tajani with France and Belgium on assistance to European citizens on the Flotilla
While in New York for the UN General Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held talks with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot. Belgium has requested Italy to provide humanitarian assistance to Belgian nationals aboard the vessels of the Flotilla. Minister Tajani assured that, if needed, units of […]
Read moreFourth day of Minister Tajani at the High-Level Week of UNGA80. Agenda: Gaza, Iran, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and India
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, continues his participation in the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly with a series of bilateral meetings scheduled with the Foreign Ministers of India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Somalia, and Senegal. Minister Tajani will also meet with the U.S. Special Envoy […]
Read moreItalian nationals detained in Venezuela
With regard to the situation of Italian nationals detained in Venezuela, the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, held a telephone conversation yesterday evening with his Venezuelan counterpart, Andrea Corao. Deputy Minister Cirielli conveyed the Italian Government’s appreciation for the consular visit that the Chargé d’Affaires in Caracas was able […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli visits Japan in the framework of Expo Osaka 2025
On the occasion of the events organised by Italy at Expo Osaka 2025 during the thematic week dedicated to the future of the earth and biodiversity, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out a comprehensive mission to Japan, taking part in a series of institutional meetings. In Osaka, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi concludes mission to New York with EU-CELAC Ministerial Meeting
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to New York on the occasion of the UNGA80 High-Level Week, participating in the EU–CELAC Ministerial Meeting, a preparatory step towards the upcoming November Summit in Santa Marta. In her remarks, the Undersecretary emphasised that cooperation between Europe, Latin […]
Read moreItaly convenes Western Balkans countries. Tajani: “In the EU to strengthen all of Europe”
As part of the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani promoted and chaired a new meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Western Balkans and the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group. The event was attended by ministers and representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]
Read more“Mail Bombing” attack on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – in particular the Crisis Unit and the Minister’s Cabinet – has been the target of a “mail bombing” attack, following the incident involving the boats of the “Flotilla” to Gaza. The attack, which involved the mass sending of thousands of fake emails, has notably hindered the work of […]
Read moreJoint G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement – Meeting of the G7 Foreign Ministers on the Margins of the High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We expressed concerns around Russia’s most recent airspace violations in Estonia, […]
Read moreTajani briefed on attack on Gaza Flotilla. Italy reiterates request to Israel to ensure safety of embarked personnel
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, currently on mission in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, has been informed of the attack on vessels belonging to the Gaza-bound “Flotilla”, currently navigating near the island of Crete. The Flotilla is sailing in international waters and includes on board Italian citizens, as well as members […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli on mission to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, is currently on mission to New York for the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Today, the Deputy Minister took part in the FAO ministerial event on financing for preventive action in the context of food crises. […]
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