Undersecretary Dell’Utri to the Council of Europe Ministerial session in Chisinau
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, took part in the 135th Ministerial Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, concluded today in Chisinau, Moldova, under the Moldovan Presidency. Support for Ukraine, strengthening democratic security, combating Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), as well as the management of migratory […]
Read moreMaldives: the other 20 Italian nationals aboard the Duke of York are safe
The Embassy of Italy in Colombo is providing assistance to the other 20 Italian nationals aboard the Duke of York who took part in the expedition together with the five Italian nationals who have died. The Embassy has been in contact with the Red Crescent, which has offered to deploy trained volunteers to provide Psychological […]
Read moreTajani chairs the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation: new emergency allocation of EUR 15 million for Lebanon
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today chaired the second meeting of the year of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, during which the 2026 Programming of Italian development cooperation was approved. It foresees grant and soft loan interventions totalling EUR 1.7 billion. The Minister chaired in […]
Read moreThe recovery operations for the deceased divers in the Maldives are beginning. The Ambassador of Italy has arrived in the Maldives from Colombo
The Ambassador of Italy to Colombo (accredited to the Maldives), following instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has arrived in Malé a few hours ago and will meet with the Coast Guard officials present in the capital. Rescue vessels of the Maldivian Coast Guard have reached the site of the incident in […]
Read moreSudan: Arrival of additional humanitarian aid under the “Italy for Sudan” initiative
Following the distribution of essential food supplies (including pasta, flour, beans, rice and oil) delivered over the Easter period by a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, further essential goods that arrived by sea in Port Sudan are now being distributed. The aid includes family tents, waterproof tarpaulins, mosquito nets, mattresses, water jerrycans and […]
Read moreFive Italian nationals deceased following scuba diving incident in the Maldives
Following an accident during a scuba diving excursion, five Italian nationals have died in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. The divers are reported to have died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres. The reconstruction of the incident is still underway by the Maldivian authorities. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani takes part in the Question Time session at the Senate of the Republic
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part in the Question Time at the Senate of the Republic.
Read more“Four worlds” at the Farnesina: a global dialogue with the younger generations on the future of agri-food diplomacy
The initiative “Four worlds – A global foresight dialogue with the younger generations on the future of agri-food diplomacy” will take place today at 3:00 p.m. at the Farnesina. Approximately 80 young scientists, scholars and researchers engaged in “food diplomacy” from across the world will participate in the event to discuss the role of agri-food […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli opens Codeway Expo 2026
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli today attended the opening of Codeway Expo 2026, the Italian exhibition dedicated to international cooperation and sustainable development, held from 13 to 15 May 2026 at the Rome Exhibition Centre (Fiera di Roma). He also visited the exhibition stands, including the space curated by the Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreThe G7 Rapid Response Mechanism supports a new common framework for analysing foreign information interference
The G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (G7 RRM) has developed and shared a new common framework for open-source research and analysis, known as the Information Manipulation Set (IMS), with the aim of strengthening cooperation among G7 democracies in addressing the threat of foreign information manipulation. The IMS identifies a set of behaviours, tools and tactics attributable […]
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