Minister Tajani was in Cernobbio for the Ambrosetti Forum. Focus on European challenges in the global context
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani was in Cernobbio last Friday to take part in the 52nd Ambrosetti Forum, one of the leading international events for discussion on major economic, geopolitical and strategic issues. The Minister spoke during the session on ‘European challenges in the global context’, in a discussion with the President of the […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli co-chairs the fifth round of bilateral political consultations between Italy and Kuwait
The fifth round of bilateral political consultations between Italy and Kuwait took place today, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan. The session centred on a discussion of bilateral relations, which are becoming increasingly close – particularly in the fields of […]
Read moreTajani in Ireland for the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting (Gymnich)
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani concluded the mission in Wicklow, Ireland, where he participated in the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting (Gymnich). On Tuesday, the Minister attended a working dinner, which was also attended by the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine. During the session dedicated to Ukraine, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]
Read moreThe Embassy of Italy in Cuba has mobilised to assist in the search for its citizen Maurizio Cappato, who went missing at sea
For several days now, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been in constant contact with the family of Maurizio Cappato, the former police officer who moved to Cuba several years ago and has been living there ever since. Cappato went missing on 24 August whilst out fishing. The report made to the Cuban police […]
Read moreDeclaration by the EU and its Member States in support of effective multilateralism
Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) Wicklow, Ireland, 1-2 September 2026 The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to and fundamental interests in an effective, renewed and strengthened multilateralism, rooted in international law and the universal purposes and principles of the UN Charter. At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, increasing contestation and grave violations […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli meets a delegation from the Japanese Senate
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, received a delegation from the Japanese Senate, led by Senator Kazuhiko Aoki, at the Farnesina today. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations in the year marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. The two delegations discussed the key aspects of bilateral […]
Read moreNational Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP): over 5,200 SMEs supported in their internationalisation efforts
The NRRP measure M1C2-I.5, dedicated to the refinancing of Fund 394/81 – managed by SIMEST – to support the internationalisation of Italian SMEs, has concluded with a result exceeding the target. The measure has provided funding to over 5,200 SMEs, against a target of 4,000, with EUR 800 million allocated, of which EUR 700 million […]
Read moreSummer 2026: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs providing assistance to Italians abroad
During the summer of 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided assistance to Italians abroad, intervening in thousands of cases where compatriots found themselves in emergency situations or in difficulty. Between 1 June and 31 August, the diplomatic and consular network coordinated 25 medical repatriations and carried out 600 consular assistance operations, 400 of which […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation provides EUR 250,000 for the emergency in Nepal
Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, having consulted the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has authorised a humanitarian aid package worth EUR 250,000 for the people of Nepal affected by the severe floods of 26 August. The donations will support the work of UNICEF and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). […]
Read moreShooting in Aarau: the Italian Task Force is working with the Swiss authorities to investigate the death of an Italian national and to assist the Italians involved
The Italian Task Force – led by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Italy in Bern and sent to Aarau by Minister Tajani – is working to assist the families of the Italians involved in last night’s shooting at the rave and to closely monitor developments and the investigation, in coordination with the Swiss […]
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