Ukraine Recovery Conference, Rome, 10–11 July 2025 – concept note published to guide the proceedings
The concept note that will guide the proceedings of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, to be hosted by Italy in Rome on 10–11 July in co-organisation with Kyiv, is now available on the official conference website. The note outlines the main components of the Conference and recalls its primary objective: to raise awareness and mobilise […]
Read moreJoint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza
Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. Gaza’s people must receive the aid they desperately need. Prior to the aid block, the UN and humanitarian NGOs delivered aid into Gaza, working […]
Read moreAlex Bonucchi case
Following instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, the Director General for Italians Abroad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today received the Algerian Ambassador to Italy in relation to the case of Italian national Alex Bonucchi. Alex Bonucchi tragically passed away on 4 January 2021 due to electrocution at a hotel in […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi in Iraq: meetings with the Minister of Trade, Deputy Minister for Bilateral Relations, and visit to the Italian military contingent
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, carried out a mission in Baghdad focused on growth diplomacy. This morning, she held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Trade, Atheer Daoud Al-Ghurairi, centred on strengthening the economic and trade partnership. The fruitful discussion focused on increasing the involvement of Italian […]
Read moreTelefonata del Ministro Sa’ar a Tajani: Israele apre agli aiuti a Gaza. Far ripartire Food for Gaza
Il Ministro degli Esteri israeliano Gideon Sa’ar ha telefonato questa sera al collega Antonio Tajani per discutere il tema del blocco degli accessi umanitari (alimentari e sanitari) a Gaza. Il Ministro Sa’ar ha annunciato al collega italiano che il Governo di Israele ha deciso di riaprire gli accessi a Gaza che erano bloccati da più […]
Read moreAgreement between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Rome “Foro Italico”. Scholarships granted to students from sub-Saharan Africa
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, today signs an agreement at the Farnesina between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Rome “Foro Italico” to launch the program “L’Italia corre verso il futuro” (Italy runs towards the future), aimed at providing scholarships in the sports sector to young people from 10 countries […]
Read moreTajani met with US Secretary of State Rubio at Villa Madama. Discussion on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, bilateral political and economic relations
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, met today at Villa Madama with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was in Rome to participate in the ceremony for the beginning of the Pontificate of the Holy Father, Leo XIV. The meeting provided the opportunity for an […]
Read moreMission of the Italian Development Cooperation system to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea
From 7 to 13 May, a mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system took place in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, with the objective of strengthening Italy’s engagement in West Africa and consolidating partnerships with countries in the region, in line with the Mattei Plan. This mission follows a previous one carried out in the […]
Read moreThe Alberto Trentini case
In relation to the case of Alberto Trentini, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express relief at Alberto Trentini’s first phone call to his family after 181 days of detention in Venezuelan prisons. This step forward is the result of lengthy diplomatic […]
Read moreOverall trend of Italy’s foreign trade with the rest of the world – January/March 2025
According to data published by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade: in the first three months of 2025, Italy exported goods worth €160.1 billion, marking an increase in value (+3.2%) and a decrease in volume (-1.6%) compared to the first quarter of 2024. The growth in export value was slightly stronger towards non-EU markets (+3.3%) than […]
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