The Foreign Ministry Hosts the Eighth Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network
The Eighth Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network (WPS FPN), the main international platform dedicated to the coordination and exchange of best practices for the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, is taking place today and tomorrow at the Foreign Ministry. Twenty-five years after the adoption of United Nations […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi Met with UNESCO Director-General El-Enany
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, met today with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany to discuss the Organization’s main priorities and the contribution Italy intends to continue to provide with a view to strengthening its role globally in promoting culture, education, science, and dialogue between peoples. During the meeting, the Undersecretary reaffirmed Italy’s […]
Read moreForeign Ministry’s News Alert: ASEAN Power Grid – Event at the Foreign Ministry For Presenting The Regional Initiative
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, participated in the event organized at the Foreign Ministry for presenting the ASEAN Power Grid, a $700 billion regional initiative aimed at strengthening electricity generation and interconnection among Southeast Asian countries, fostering cross-border energy trade, energy security, and the green transition. During the event, the ASEAN […]
Read moreTajani Met with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen at the Foreign Ministry today. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations, supported by intense political dialogue and solid economic ties. In 2025 trade between the two countries reached €58 billion, a 6% increase over the previous year. The two Ministers expressed […]
Read moreTajani Convened Italian Ambassadors to the Middle East by Videoconference
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani convened a videoconference at the Foreign Ministry with the Italian Ambassadors accredited to Middle Eastern countries in light of the military operations that have affected the region in recent days. During the meeting, an update was provided on the security situation in various countries in the region, with particular attention to […]
Read moreTajani opened the Italy-Norway Business Forum
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani opened the Italy-Norway Business Forum yesterday at the Foreign Ministry, together with the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth. During the Forum, Minister Tajani presented a guide to investment and business opportunities in Norway for Italian companies, as a tool to support internationalization. At the end of the event, […]
Read moreTajani opens the Italy-Norway Business Forum, dedicated to energy transition, green maritime issues, defence, and infrastructure security
Today at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, together with the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, will open the Italy-Norway Business Forum. This initiative aims to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries, implementing the Declaration of Intent signed by Minister Tajani and Norwegian Foreign Minister […]
Read moreNational Sports Day: the Italian Foreign Ministry promotes the Sistema Italia worldwide through sports diplomacy
On the occasion of National Sports Day, the Italian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its commitment to promoting the Sistema Italia internationally through sports diplomacy, an increasingly important instrument for supporting economic growth, showcasing Italy’s excellence and promoting the values of dialogue, inclusion and peace around the world. “Sport is an outstanding expression of Italian talent and […]
Read moreConference of Italian Consuls in the World
Do you have a question for Italian Consuls? At the Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (June 12-13 June), we will give voice to the Italian community abroad! Write to consoli2026@esteri.it with your questions or needs. Which services do you consider a priority? What would you improve? What questions would you like to convey […]
Read moreAppeal by the Italian Consul in Benghazi for the return of Italian members of the Flotilla
The Consul General of Italy in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, on the occasion of the Republic Day, issued an appeal for the return of the participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy for Gaza, who are currently held in detention in eastern Libya, including Italian citizens Leonarda Alberizia and Domenico Centrone. The Consul requested a further […]
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