Telephone conversation between Minister Antonio Tajani and iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, had a first telephone contact today with the newly appointed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “In light of tonight’s developments, I called for restraint and to pursue a constructive approach, in order to stop the cycle of military actions in […]
Read moreVenezuela: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on recent post-election developments
The European Union remains extremely concerned about the deepening political crisis in Venezuela. The EU welcomes the interim report of the UN Panel of Experts, invited by Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) to assess the overall conduct of the elections within the framework of the Barbados Agreement. This report has shed light on the electoral […]
Read moreUpdate on the case of Italian national Giacomo Passeri, detained in Egypt
On 19 August, the first instance hearing in the Passeri case took place in Cairo, which the Head of the Consular Chancellery of the Italian Embassy attended as an observer with the help of an interpreter. On the same day, the attorney informed the Headquarters that Passeri had been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment (i.e. […]
Read moreParticipation of Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani at the Rimini Meeting (22 August 2024)
The Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will take part in the 45th edition of the Rimini Meeting on Thursday 22 August. Minister Tajani will speak together with Monsignor Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, at the dialogue ‘Paths for Peace’, as moderated by […]
Read moreNote from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Italian nationals in Madeira
With regard to the conditions of unprotected Italian passengers in Madeira after the cancellation of a WizzAir flight to Rome, Italy’s Ambassador to Lisbon Claudio Miscia set up an ‘emergency unit’ to monitor the situation of Italian nationals on the island on the instructions of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. The Ambassador has […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli’s institutional visit to the Dominican Republic for the swearing-in of the President of the Republic
From 16 to 17 August, Italian Undersecretary of State Giorgio Silli paid an institutional visit to the Dominican Republic – by proxy of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani – to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the President of the Republic Luis Abinader Corona, who was re-elected for a second term in the elections […]
Read moreJoint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy
We, the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages and are encouraged by the constructive approach adopted so far. We welcome the fact that technical work will […]
Read moreTajani and Cassis sign Joint Statement on Ukraine in Locarno
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and the Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis wish to express their deep concern over the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, which continues to produce massive destruction and immense suffering. The conflict has already caused […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s mission to Locarno to meet with Cassis and attend Diplomacy Day
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani will travel to Locarno, Switzerland, on 11-12 August to meet with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and to take part in the Diplomacy Day, organised in the framework of the Locarno Film Festival, which sees Italy as the guest country for this […]
Read moreIsrael/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU in support of the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to conclude ceasefire and hostages release negotiations
The European Union fully supports the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The EU has consistently supported the tireless efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar to facilitate the negotiations to end the conflict and welcomed the adoption of the UN […]
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