Tajani and Pichetto took part in the “export” meeting, also dedicated to initial assessments of the impact of the war in Iran on the oil and financial markets
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto, participated in a meeting convened to promptly update Italian trade associations and companies on the crisis in Iran and the escalation in the region, focusing on the potential economic consequences of the conflict and assessing the impact of the latest […]
Read moreStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on developments in the Middle East
The European Union follows developments in Iran and the Middle East with utmost concern. The European Union has adopted extensive sanctions in response to the actions of Iranian authorities, whether their brutal repression and human rights violations against the Iranian people or threats to the region and to European and international security, through Iran’s ballistic […]
Read moreTajani participated in an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. “Let us not forget the courage of the Iranian people. Let us protect our fellow citizens together.”
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani took part in an extraordinary EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting convened by High Representative Kaja Kallas to discuss the crisis in Iran and the situation in the region. The EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting provided an opportunity to review three aspects: support for de-escalation efforts; the safety and security of Iranian […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also following the case of approximately 200 WSC students and tutors stranded in Dubai
The Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai are following the cases of hundreds of Italian citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the closure of airspace caused by the ongoing crisis in Iran. Among them is a group of Italian high school students: the count of WSC World Student Connection […]
Read more“Gulf Task Force” established at the Farnesina to assist Italians stranded in the region
Following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani created a “Gulf Task Force” to strengthen the work of the Crisis Unit, to support the efforts of Embassies and Consulates in the region, and to address the thousands of requests for assistance from thousands of citizens stranded in the […]
Read moreItaly’s commitment to Gaza outlined to UN Secretary-General Guterres
Italy’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Giorgio Marrapodi, met today with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to illustrate, at Minister Tajani’s request, Italy’s commitment to the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza in coordination with UN agencies. Ambassador Marrapodi reaffirmed Italy’s full support for the 20-Point Plan for the cessation of the conflict in Gaza – adopted […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises again a note of caution for Italian citizens in Iran and Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its warnings issued for weeks to Italian citizens in Iran to leave the country and exercise cautioun throughout the region due to possible new military activities. Specifically, following upon the meeting chaired at the end of January by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani after the outbreak of protests in Iran, […]
Read moreExport Plan. EUR 150 million approved to support the internationalisation of 285 companies, including the first three operations under the “USA Measure”
The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today approved 295 concessional loans managed by SIMEST, amounting to nearly EUR 150 million in support of 285 Italian companies. These include the first three operations under the “USA Measure”, launched last December to support companies with business interests in the United […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi addresses South East Europe Observatory conference: Western Balkans a priority for European peace and stability
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, addressed a conference organised by the South East Europe Observatory of the Einaudi Foundation, devoted to the European perspective of the Western Balkans. In her opening remarks, the Undersecretary emphasised that the region constitutes an essential component of the European Union’s security, stability and long-term outlook. […]
Read moreAt the Farnesina, Minister Tajani presents the project “Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026” within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean
At the Farnesina today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, addressed an international event presenting the programme “Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026”, organised within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean and in cooperation with the Anna Lindh Foundation. “The Mediterranean is a strategic priority for Italy. […]
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