Market Access Day
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today hosts the second Italian edition of “Market Access Day,” a day of meetings and dialogue entirely dedicated to trade policy and to Italian companies’ access to third-country markets, with particular reference to Brazil and India, especially in light of the free trade agreement negotiations recently concluded by the European […]
Read moreTajani attends the Italy–Dominican Republic business meeting with Dominican President Luis Abinader
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, participated – alongside the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader – in the Italy–Dominican Republic business meeting at Villa Madama in Rome. The event brought together Italian and Dominican senior representatives from institutions and from companies and business associations to explore prospects for economic cooperation. […]
Read moreMinister Tajani Congratulated Civita di Bagnoregio and Bolsena on Their Designation as Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2028
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani congratulated Civita di Bagnoregio and Bolsena on their designation as Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2028. “The designation is an important recognition of the ability of Italy’s local communities to showcase their cultural heritage through dialogue with contemporary creativity,” Tajani said. The cultural and creative industry is a strategic resource for […]
Read moreEuropean and World Day Against the Death Penalty. Tajani: Abolishing Capital Punishment Is a Priority for Italy
On the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, Italy reaffirms its firm and unconditional opposition to capital punishment, wherever and under whatever circumstances it is imposed. It is a punishment that denies human dignity. “For Italy, a justice system is judged in part by how it treats those who have perpetrated the most […]
Read moreMinister Tajani: “Solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemnation of the attacks; we must revive the peace process”
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated: “It is crucial to maintain freedom and security of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Italy stands with Saudi Arabia and its people. It is essential to ensure the security and stability of the entire region, avoiding any further escalation. I condemn the new attacks […]
Read moreJoint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, United Kingdom
We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC. As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United […]
Read moreUndersecretary Dell’Utri at the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, represented Italy at the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 October. During the event, which brings together over 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries every year, the Undersecretary reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to the Arctic region and the […]
Read moreTajani congratulates Carlo Comporti on his appointment as Chair of ESMA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, congratulates Carlo Comporti on his formal appointment as Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which was approved today by the Council of the European Union. Comporti will take up the post on 1 November 2026, for a five-year term. “We wish Carlo Comporti every success […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has fended off fresh attempts at cyber-attacks on its website and national infrastructure
Since this morning, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been the target of a cyber-attack, which has so far been effectively mitigated by the security systems without causing any disruption to services. The situation is being constantly monitored by the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Strategic Centre and in coordination with […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli opens the 26th ‘Week of the Italian Language in the World’
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, today launched the 26th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (19–25 October 2026) at the Farnesina; this is the leading initiative dedicated to celebrating the Italian language worldwide, under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic. This year’s edition, entitled […]
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