Departure from Israel of Lapiccirella, activist from the “Handala” vessel, brought forward to today
The Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv has been closely following the legal proceedings involving Tony Lapiccirella, the second Italian activist from the “Handala” vessel of the Freedom Flotilla, who was detained in Israel. Italian diplomats successfully arranged for his departure to be brought forward to today: Lapiccirella is scheduled to leave this afternoon on a […]
Read moreTajani: “Italian exports performing well, but the ‘Export Plan’ must be strengthened across all markets where there is room for Italy”
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Antonio Tajani, commented today on the latest Istat data on Italian exports: “In the first half of 2025, Italian exports to non-EU countries recorded a growth of 1.3%, rising to +2% when energy is excluded. This confirms the resilience of national exports in a complex international context. The […]
Read more“Food for Gaza” Taskforce meeting on the humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip
Following the repeated telephone contacts between Minister Tajani and his Israeli counterpart, Sa’ar, a meeting of the technical Taskforce on “Food for Gaza” was held today. This Italian humanitarian initiative has so far delivered over 110 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and essential goods to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. The meeting was […]
Read moreTajani convenes business representatives on tariffs following EU-US agreement Tariffs Task Force established at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting today at the Farnesina on the issue of tariffs, following the recent agreement reached between the European Union and the United States. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian economic system – Italian Trade Agency (ITA), […]
Read moreTajani–Abdelatty talks: focus on Gaza and the New York Conference
This afternoon, a phone conversation took place between the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, ahead of the upcoming New York Conference on the situation in Gaza, scheduled for 28–30 July. Minister Abdelatty will lead the Egyptian delegation, while Italy will be represented by Undersecretary […]
Read moreVenezuela: Deputy Minister Cirielli on Trentini’s phone call to his family
With regard to the case of Alberto Trentini, detained in Venezuela, 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 phone call to his family, which took place yesterday, more than eight months after the beginning of his detention in […]
Read moreTajani appoints Italian Foreign Ministry’s envoy for Italian nationals detained in Venezuela
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has appointed the Director General for Italians Abroad, Luigi Vignali, as the Italian Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy for Italian nationals detained in Venezuela.
Read moreTajani speaks with Minister Sa’ar. Return option today for Freedom Flotilla activists
This morning, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani spoke with Israeli Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The two Italian nationals who were detained overnight on board the Freedom Flotilla vessel have arrived at the port of Ashdod, where they will be assisted by staff from the Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv. Minister Sa’ar indicated that the procedure […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation and ICCROM sign agreement to strengthen craft skills in cultural heritage conservation in Africa
The Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today signed an agreement at the Farnesina with ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) to launch the initiative “Towards sustainable development in Africa: strengthening craft skills in cultural heritage conservation”, funded by a EUR 6 […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli’s mission to Mozambique
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out an official mission to Mozambique from 24 to 25 July, during which he held high-level meetings with representatives of the Mozambican government, civil society, and the private sector. Throughout an intensive agenda of institutional meetings — including with the Secretary of State […]
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