Minister Tajani visits Palestinian children at Regina Margherita Hospital in Turin
During his visit to Turin for the inauguration of the academic year at the Polytechnic University, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani paid a visit to four Palestinian children currently receiving treatment at Regina Margherita Hospital, thanks to the support of the Piedmont Region. The young patients, accompanied by their families, arrived in Italy on […]
Read moreG20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg under South African Presidency
The first G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under the South African Presidency, which began on 1 December, concluded today in Johannesburg. On behalf of Minister Tajani, Undersecretary Maria Tripodi represented Italy at the event. On 20 February, discussions focused on the international geopolitical situation. Undersecretary Tripodi stressed that, amid an increasingly uncertain global landscape marked by […]
Read more“Italy House” inaugurated in Edinburgh: new premises for the Consulate and Italian Cultural Institute
A ceremony was held today in Edinburgh to mark the inauguration of the new premises of the Consulate General and the Italian Cultural Institute, attended by Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli. The opening of the new headquarters—designed to meet the needs of Italy’s growing community and the increasing demand for consular services—is part of […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli welcomes Moldova’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection in Rome
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today received the Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova, Alexei Buzu, at the Farnesina for discussions that reaffirmed the excellent state of relations between the two countries. Talks focused on key issues on the bilateral agenda, particularly the projects […]
Read moreNew markets for export: meeting at the Farnesina led by Tajani for the “Action plan for export in emerging markets”
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, chaired a coordination meeting today at the Farnesina to prepare an action plan aimed at boosting exports to high-potential emerging markets for the Italian production system. The objective is to enhance the presence of Italian companies in a number of economies, including Turkey, the […]
Read more3rd Edition of the Presidents’ Award for municipal cooperation between Italy and Germany
Now in its third edition, the “Presidents’ Award” aims to promote and support collaboration between Italian and German municipalities by recognising joint projects developed within the framework of twinning and partnership agreements. Launched in September 2020 during the visit to Milan of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and awarded for the first time in 2021, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi concludes Bangladesh mission focused on growth diplomacy
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to Asia on growth diplomacy in Bangladesh. The Undersecretary met with representatives of the Italian system and the local Italian community to explore business opportunities for Italian companies. During a meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Touhid Hossain, the Undersecretary remarked that “a democratic, peaceful, […]
Read moreCollaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investigative Authorities in anti-corruption investigations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been cooperating for some time with investigative bodies to shed light on certain corrupt activities carried out by some employees involved in the illicit issuance of work visas, which were improperly granted to non-EU citizens. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ inspection activities, strengthened at the initiative of Minister […]
Read moreReturn to Italy of Ethan Nichols from the United States
Ethan Nichols is scheduled to return to Italy tomorrow afternoon, following his abduction on 30 August, when he was taken from his Italian mother and taken to the United States by his father, who then became untraceable along with the child. “I am pleased that little Ethan can finally return home,” commented Minister Tajani, highlighting […]
Read morePhone conversation of the Quint Group and EU Ministers on Ukraine
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a phone conversation this evening with the Foreign Ministers of the Quint Group (United States, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Germany) on Ukraine, also attended by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The conversation was initiated by U.S. Secretary of State […]
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