Undersecretary Tripodi in Bahrain for bilateral political consultations
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, co-chaired bilateral political consultations today in Manama with her counterpart, Bahrain’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Khaled Yousef Al-Jalahma. The evolution of the crisis in Gaza, regional scenarios, and the implementation of economic cooperation and trade relations were on top of the agenda. Bahrain is an important […]
Read moreAction by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on US “extra duties” on Italian pasta. Duties contested for alleged dumping practices
In recent weeks, some Italian pasta brands have been under scrutiny by the authorities for alleged trade practices involving exports to the United States at below market costs (“dumping”). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been following the proceedings since early September, when the US Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its investigation, […]
Read moreFlotilla. Update on the return of 26 Italian nationals from Israel
The repatriation to Italy of 26 Italian nationals, who were members of the Flotilla, detained at sea in recent days by the Israeli armed forces is underway. This group agreed to sign the expulsion order and was therefore given fast-tracked departure procedures. Assisted by the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv, the group was transferred […]
Read moreIsrael, consular visit to those detained on the Flotilla completed. The Foreign Ministry called for improved conditions of detention
After many hours, the consular visit by the Embassy of Italy in Israel to the Italian citizens detained on the Flotilla came to an end. The consular team could meet with all those detained, who were well despite being exhausted from a month at sea and two days of intense stress coinciding with the military […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli chaired the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation on 3 October
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, chaired the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation 2025 at the Foreign Ministry today. A package of measures worth a total of over €123 million was adopted, in line with the 2025 Programme adopted at the Committee meeting chaired by […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi inaugurates the 16th Conference on Archaeological Missions in Türkiye
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi inaugurated today in Istanbul the 16th edition of the Conference on Italian Archaeological Missions in Turkey, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Istanbul in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture. “Archaeology represents a key instrument for promoting Italian cultural diplomacy,” […]
Read moreMinister Tajani meets doctors involved in healthcare initiatives for the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian situation in Gaza was the focus of a meeting this morning between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and a delegation of international doctors, coordinated by the civic movement Avaaz, engaged in healthcare projects for the civilian population in the Strip. The delegation included Dr Tanya Ali Haj-Hassan, a Jordanian-American paediatrician specialising […]
Read moreTajani speaks with MPs departing from Israel: “We are calling for the release of all other Italians”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has just held a telephone conversation with the four Italian parliamentarians of the Flotilla who were detained by Israel and released overnight. Senator Marco Croatti, MEP Annalisa Corrado, Deputy Arturo Scotto, and MEP Benedetta Scuderi were taken into custody while approaching the Gaza coast. Assisted by the Embassy […]
Read moreFifth meeting of the Tariffs Task Force at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The fifth meeting of the Tariffs Task Force, established at the Italian Foreign Ministry last July on the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was held yesterday. The Task Force was created to assist Italian businesses during the current complex phase of transatlantic trade transition. The meeting focused on […]
Read moreItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs monitoring Israel’s action on the Flotilla. Consular assistance ready for detainees
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has been in contact with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, regarding assistance for Italian citizens on board the Flotilla who have been detained by the Israeli Navy. The entire crew of the vessels will be transferred to the port of Ashdod and held in designated facilities. […]
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