Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers with the countries of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. Tajani: strengthening the Alliance’s relations with the Gulf States is of strategic importance
On the occasion of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani took part in a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers with the partner countries of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) – Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar – a meeting strongly advocated by Italy. The agenda for the meeting included a […]
Read moreMinister Tajani in Ankara for the NATO Summit
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani concluded a mission to attend the NATO Summit, alongside Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto. The Summit focused on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and adapting the Alliance to new strategic challenges. Key items on the agenda included strengthening the Allies’ contribution to collective deterrence and defence, including by reviewing […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli in Matera: Southern Italy at the forefront of science and space diplomacy
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, took part in the panel “Science Between Diplomacy and Territorial Development – Southern Italy as a Euro-Mediterranean Hub” at the SparkMe Academy in Matera. There, the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) organized an interactive tour dedicated to space observation, large ground-based and satellite telescopes, and Italy’s experience […]
Read moreTajani strengthens partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council: memorandum of understanding signed for political consultations
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met today with the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasim AlBudaiwi, to exchange views on the main regional crises and on strengthening cooperation between Italy and the Council’s member countries. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Read moreSurfer’s Body Found in Benghazi, Consulate Checks Identity
The Italian Consulate General in Benghazi is working with Libyan authorities to identify a body found at sea. According to local authorities, the body was found with a wetsuit and a kitesurf board that appear to belong to Italian Mimmo Piepoli, who went missing at sea on May 1 during a kitesurfing trip off the […]
Read moreTajani in Calabria to present the next conference of scientific attachés
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Reggio Calabria today to participate, along with Mayor Francesco Cannizzaro, at 5:00 PM at Palazzo Alvaro, in the press conference to present the next Conference of Scientific and Space Attachés and Agricultural Experts, scheduled to take place in the Calabrian capital. The last Conference was held in Naples in […]
Read moreNaples beyond Naples: the future of Naples 2500 years after its birth
On July 6, at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the book “Naples Beyond Naples” will be presented. The book is part of the celebrations promoted by the National Committee Neapolis 2500, established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Culture, and chaired by the Prefect of Naples, Michele […]
Read moreCirielli in Copenhagen to meet Italian business leaders and Danish authorities
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli travelled to Copenhagen on an official visit to meet with the Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, as well as representatives of the Italian professional and business community in the Danish capital. The meetings confirmed the positive momentum of bilateral relations between Italy and Denmark, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi takes part in the 14th Steering Committee for Internationalisation
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, took part today, on behalf of Minister Tajani, in the 14th Steering Committee meeting for Internationalisation, held at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and co-chaired by Minister Adolfo Urso, with the participation of the ‘Sistema Italia’ agencies and representatives from institutions and the […]
Read moreItaly takes over the rotating Presidency of the Tallinn Mechanism
Today, Italy takes over the rotating Presidency of the Tallinn Mechanism, which it will hold until December 2026. The Tallinn Mechanism is the main multilateral platform for coordinating civilian cyber support to Ukraine. Through initiatives supported by the 14 Member States, the Mechanism aims to strengthen the resilience and protection of Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. “Supporting […]
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