Minister Tajani Expresses His Satisfaction with the Signing of the EU-Mexico Modernized Global Agreement
Referring to the Modernized Global Agreement between the European Union and Mexico and the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), signed on May 22 in Mexico City, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said: “The EU-Mexico Modernized Comprehensive Agreement opens up very positive prospects for the growth of bilateral trade and reaffirms the central role of European trade policy […]
Read moreAfrica Day 2026: Italy and Africa together through sport, culture and youth
On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, celebrated annually on 25 May to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, Italy is dedicating this year’s initiative, “Italy-Africa: cultures in play”, to the role of sport as a driver of social, educational and economic development. The event, to be held next Monday at the […]
Read moreThe Italian Foreign Ministry is following the case of a Flotilla activist admitted to hospital in Istanbul
The Consulate of Italy in Istanbul has been following since yesterday the case of an Italian national who arrived in Türkiye from Israel together with other Flotilla activists. The Italian citizen was assisted upon arrival by staff from the Italian Consulate General, to whom he stated that he would remain in Istanbul to support a […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi attends the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, participated today in the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade configuration) held in Brussels, representing Foreign Minister Tajani. The session focused on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on international trade and on the progress of trade negotiations between the EU and third countries. “The […]
Read moreTajani on mission in Sweden for the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is in Helsingborg (Sweden) for the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (21–22 May). The meeting provides an opportunity for political-level discussion on the most important issues on the Euro-Atlantic agenda, also in view of the forthcoming NATO Summit in Ankara (7–8 July). Among the items on the agenda are […]
Read moreJoint statement by 41 Members of the Inter-Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty
New York, 21st May 2026 We are deeply concerned about a recent series of backward steps going against the global movement towards universal abolition of the death penalty, as outlined in the Global Report on Death Sentences and Executions 2025 recently released by Amnesty International. This includes a sharp increase in executions in the world, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Dell’Utri chairs the Task Force against the death penalty
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, chaired today at the Farnesina the meeting of the MAECI-Civil Society Task Force on Italy’s action for a universal moratorium on the death penalty. The meeting was attended by representatives of Nessuno Tocchi Caino, the Community of Sant’Egidio and Amnesty International Italy. At the heart of […]
Read moreTajani speaks at the Coldiretti National Assembly
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, will participate today in Brescia, at around 6:00 p.m., at the National Assembly of Coldiretti. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the strategic role of the agri-food supply chain for economic growth, exports and the international promotion of the Country’s system. In his speech, Tajani will […]
Read morePalestine: Italy votes in favour of WHO resolutions on health conditions in the occupied territories
Yesterday and today, Italy voted in favour of the resolution “Health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem” and the decision “Health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan”, adopted in Geneva within the framework of the 79th World Health Assembly. The two documents address the […]
Read moreFlotilla update
All Flotilla participants are currently being transferred from Ketziot to Eilat to board Turkish charter flights. Officials from the Embassy in Tel Aviv have followed the appropriate assistance procedures at the facility in Ketziot and are present at the airport.
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