“Safe journalists” seminar held today at Villa Madama. Palazzo Chigi and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-host an event focused on the protection of journalists deployed abroad
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the National Council of Journalists and the National Federation of the Italian Press, are today hosting the seminar “Safe journalists: the need to report, the duty to protect” at Villa Madama. Drawing on best practices, testimonials […]
Read moreThe Italian Foreign Ministry works to provide reception in Italy for a girl from Gaza with a severe congenital malformation
In recent days, the Italian Foreign Ministry has received appeals concerning several Palestinian minors from Gaza needing urgent medical care, including the very delicate case of a girl being treated at Al‑Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, afflicted by a severe congenital malformation known as a sacrococcygeal teratoma. Reports about this little patient have also reached […]
Read moreExport Plan EUR 161 million approved to support the internationalisation of 361 Italian enterprises. Export contracts worth over EUR 1 billion supported
The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has approved 378 subsidised loans managed by SIMEST, totalling EUR 161.35 million, in favour of 361 Italian enterprises. These funds will support investments in digital and green transition, participation in international trade fairs and events, market entry operations, the recruitment of temporary export managers, and […]
Read moreContacts by Minister Tajani with France and Belgium on assistance to European citizens on the Flotilla
While in New York for the UN General Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held talks with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot. Belgium has requested Italy to provide humanitarian assistance to Belgian nationals aboard the vessels of the Flotilla. Minister Tajani assured that, if needed, units of […]
Read moreFourth day of Minister Tajani at the High-Level Week of UNGA80. Agenda: Gaza, Iran, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and India
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, continues his participation in the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly with a series of bilateral meetings scheduled with the Foreign Ministers of India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Somalia, and Senegal. Minister Tajani will also meet with the U.S. Special Envoy […]
Read moreItalian nationals detained in Venezuela
With regard to the situation of Italian nationals detained in Venezuela, the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, held a telephone conversation yesterday evening with his Venezuelan counterpart, Andrea Corao. Deputy Minister Cirielli conveyed the Italian Government’s appreciation for the consular visit that the Chargé d’Affaires in Caracas was able […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli visits Japan in the framework of Expo Osaka 2025
On the occasion of the events organised by Italy at Expo Osaka 2025 during the thematic week dedicated to the future of the earth and biodiversity, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out a comprehensive mission to Japan, taking part in a series of institutional meetings. In Osaka, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi concludes mission to New York with EU-CELAC Ministerial Meeting
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to New York on the occasion of the UNGA80 High-Level Week, participating in the EU–CELAC Ministerial Meeting, a preparatory step towards the upcoming November Summit in Santa Marta. In her remarks, the Undersecretary emphasised that cooperation between Europe, Latin […]
Read moreItaly convenes Western Balkans countries. Tajani: “In the EU to strengthen all of Europe”
As part of the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani promoted and chaired a new meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Western Balkans and the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group. The event was attended by ministers and representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]
Read more“Mail Bombing” attack on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – in particular the Crisis Unit and the Minister’s Cabinet – has been the target of a “mail bombing” attack, following the incident involving the boats of the “Flotilla” to Gaza. The attack, which involved the mass sending of thousands of fake emails, has notably hindered the work of […]
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