Tajani met with US Secretary of State Rubio at Villa Madama. Discussion on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, bilateral political and economic relations
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, met today at Villa Madama with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was in Rome to participate in the ceremony for the beginning of the Pontificate of the Holy Father, Leo XIV. The meeting provided the opportunity for an […]
Read moreMission of the Italian Development Cooperation system to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea
From 7 to 13 May, a mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system took place in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, with the objective of strengthening Italy’s engagement in West Africa and consolidating partnerships with countries in the region, in line with the Mattei Plan. This mission follows a previous one carried out in the […]
Read moreThe Alberto Trentini case
In relation to the case of Alberto Trentini, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express relief at Alberto Trentini’s first phone call to his family after 181 days of detention in Venezuelan prisons. This step forward is the result of lengthy diplomatic […]
Read moreOverall trend of Italy’s foreign trade with the rest of the world – January/March 2025
According to data published by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade: in the first three months of 2025, Italy exported goods worth €160.1 billion, marking an increase in value (+3.2%) and a decrease in volume (-1.6%) compared to the first quarter of 2024. The growth in export value was slightly stronger towards non-EU markets (+3.3%) than […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli’s mission to Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis for institutional meetings
Undersecretary of State Giorgio Silli carried out a mission to Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis for a series of institutional meetings with representatives of the governments of the two Caribbean states, in preparation for two important international events scheduled for next autumn: the 12th Italy–Latin America and Caribbean Conference in Rome and the 4th […]
Read moreTajani: “Ready to promote the America’s Cup in Naples abroad. A major event of sports diplomacy”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, expressed his appreciation for the decision to host the 38th edition of the America’s Cup in Naples — the world’s premier sailing competition and the oldest international sporting event still held today. “An excellent result and great work by Minister Abodi. It will be a […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi attends Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, took part in the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels, representing Minister Antonio Tajani. The agenda included trade relations with the United States, economic security within the Single Market, and ongoing EU negotiations for free trade agreements with third countries. “Italy places […]
Read moreNew medical evacuation flight from the Gaza Strip arrives in Italy
A new humanitarian medical evacuation operation from the Gaza Strip began yesterday. The operation is part of the ongoing medical evacuation efforts, the most recent of which took place last March, carried out under the initiative of the Italian government. The mission was coordinated by the Civil Protection Department, in collaboration with the World Health […]
Read moreUndersecretary Maria Tripodi meets with UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, today welcomed Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, to the Farnesina. Minister Al Marri is visiting Italy to attend the Italy–UAE Investment Forum “Investopia Europe”, which will take place in Milan on 16 May. The meeting confirmed the excellent […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli opens the “Italy and Central Asia” seminar
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, today opened the seminar “Italy and Central Asia” at the Farnesina. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the geopolitical think tank “Vision and Global Trends”. In his address, the Deputy Minister highlighted the growing strategic importance of […]
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