World Water Day. Tajani: “Relaunching Rome as a Mediterranean Hub for Sustainable Development”
On the World Water Day, which falls tomorrow, March 22, Italy reaffirms that water as a lever for sustainable development and cooperation is at the heart of its action in the Mediterranean. Bearing this in mind, and at the initiative of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Rome will host two high-level events in 2026 to relaunch […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli meets local authorities in Tuscany on the redevelopment of the IAO Complex in Florence
Following the Government’s decision to establish an Italian centre of excellence for multidisciplinary training within the former premises of the Agronomic Institute for Overseas (Istituto Agronomico per l’Oltremare – IAO) in Florence, Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli today met with representatives of the institutions and local authorities involved in the restoration and redevelopment of the complex. […]
Read moreMinister Tajani holds meeting with Italian Embassies in the Middle East
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting today with Ambassadors from the Middle East to take stock of the situation regarding the Gulf crisis, both in its political aspects and in terms of assistance to Italian nationals. The meeting also provided an opportunity to assess developments concerning the Strait of Hormuz and […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation Humanitarian Flight Assists Over 1,500 Lebanese Families
A humanitarian flight organised by Italian Cooperation, in partnership with UNHCR, landed in Lebanon this morning to address the country’s severe humanitarian situation and the growing number of internally displaced persons. The initiative was launched at the instigation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with the Deputy Minister, Edmondo Cirielli. Minister […]
Read moreTajani holds phone call with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Al-Sabah: “Italy and Europe stand with the Gulf States”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, to reiterate Italy’s solidarity following the unjustified Iranian attacks which in recent days also struck the Al Salem Air Base, where Italian military personnel are stationed. Minister Al-Sabah thanked Italy […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi concludes growth diplomacy mission to Uruguay, in line with the EU–Mercosur Agreement
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, has concluded her growth diplomacy mission to Uruguay. In 2024, trade between Italy and Uruguay reached EUR 776 million. In the first eleven months of 2025, Italian exports also recorded significant growth, confirming the dynamism of the bilateral economic relationship. The Undersecretary chaired a roundtable in […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi’s Growth Diplomacy Mission in Paraguay
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, carried out a mission to Paraguay focused on growth diplomacy, with a series of institutional meetings and initiatives dedicated to strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries. Undersecretary Tripodi met with Foreign Minister Lezcano and Deputy Ministers Verdun and Aranda to take stock of the […]
Read moreJoint statement – Chair’s Statement-CEI Secretariat 30 Years
The Thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative represents a moment of profound symbolic and political significance in the journey of cooperation that unites our Member States. This milestone, marking the opening of the Trieste-based entity in 1996, offers a meaningful opportunity to highlight three decades of shared […]
Read moreTajani in Trieste for the 30th Anniversary of the CEI Secretariat and the IMEC Forum
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was in Trieste to participate in the Conference marking the 30th Anniversary of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) Forum. The 30th Anniversary Conference was organized by the CEI Secretariat, together with Italy and Romania, which holds the Presidency for 2026, in […]
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani attends the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Brussels today to take part in the meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council. The agenda includes a discussion on the escalation in the Middle East and its economic consequences, with a focus on the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the measures adopted internationally to release […]
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