Antonio Tajani: ‘Israel has won, peace is possible. Albania? It is not Rwanda’ (Il Giornale)
“Israel has now won, a ceasefire is possible. Albania is not Rwanda and France is doing as we are doing”. Forza Italia’s leader and Foreign Minister Tajani is on a mission to the Middle East. ‘”We need to work immediately on a UNIFIL 3 with new rules” “Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, the Emirates or […]
Read moreTajani: ”The peace Italy wants’” (Il Foglio)
Below is the text of the interview with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani which took place last Saturday in Florence during the Optimism Festival organised by Il Foglio in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio. Good morning, Minister Tajani. I would like to start with the topic of the day, Lebanon and […]
Read moreAntonio Tajani: «Our military is not Hezbollah, nobody drives the UN away with bombs» (La Stampa)
«The request to move from the Lebanon was rejected: it is not an Italian choice to stay there, but of the United Nations. Our soldiers are not Hezbollah terrorists, it is unacceptable that they were attacked by the Israeli army». While in Alba (Cuneo), where he was a guest at the inauguration of the International White Truffle […]
Read moreTajani: “Agreements not respected, I expect an apology. International law must be observed” (Corriere della Sera)
Antonio Tajani has just returned from a mission in Argentina, and he is already busy on three fronts. As Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and leader of Forza Italia he has to intervene on the Government, the turbulent international scenario and the fiscal manoeuvre. Let’s start with the Middle East: how do you […]
Read moreTajani: “Now everyone must stop, including Israel. Otherwise, the war will become a bottomless abyss” (Corriere della Sera)
ROME “Italy calls on the Iranian government and on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu himself to curb the use of violence. It calls on absolutely everyone to stop the war from spiralling. In these hours, one more missile from one side or the other could cause this war to escalate out of control. Let us work […]
Read moreTajani: “Let us not forget the massacre on 7 October. On to the Palestinian state” (Il Messaggero)
First there was Gaza, then the West Bank, then Lebanon, and now there is talk of Israel attacking Yemen. Isn’t the Pope right when he says that excessive defence is not acceptable, Minister Tajani? “Of course, defence must never be excessive, and I agree with the Holy Father, but the attack that started it all […]
Read moreMinister Tajani ‘Cease fire now. The war escalation can still be avoided’ (Nazione – Carlino – Giorno)
According to the Foreign Minister, the path from Gaza to the Lebanon is arduous, but a result can be achieved. “Common sense must prevail, diplomatic efforts are ongoing. We are also endeavouring to protect our soldiers’ safety.” The only possibility to achieve peace is the “two peoples, two States” option. ‘There is still the possibility […]
Read moreTajani: committed to the truce. The bill on so-called Ius scholae is ready (Avvenire)
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs replies to our questions in tragic hours for the conflict in the Middle East: “Our compatriots are the Foreign Ministry’s priority”. The leader of Forza Italia, however, does not give up faced with the prospect of an escalation: “A UN presence is needed in Gaza and the […]
Read moreTajani: “On missiles, each country for itself, now a peace conference” (Corriere della Sera)
Rome – Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs: On long-range missiles for Ukraine to strike Russian territory, London seems close to giving the green light. “Each country decides how its military aid is used in a bilateral relationship with Kyiv. NATO’s stance is clear: the Alliance is not involved in the war, and the Americans, […]
Read moreTajani: “Solid economy and stable government: Italy matters in the EU” (Il Mattino)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, the European Commission about to be set up has important choices to make. What is Italy’s role? “It’s a leading role for several reasons”. First things first… “First of all: The credibility of Italy lies in a stable government. Second: Italy is strongly anchored to the […]
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