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Press Releases

2 July 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi opens the North Macedonia–Italy Business Forum in Skopje

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, inaugurated the North Macedonia–Italy Business Forum today in Skopje. The initiative, part of Italy’s growth diplomacy and the Export Action Plan, was organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Ministry […]

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Press Releases

27 June 2025

Tripodi speaks on the 25th anniversary of the Ancona Declaration: Proud to support the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, sent a message to the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ancona Declaration. “Italy is proud to have supported this initiative since its inception,” she stated, “as it promotes cooperation among the countries bordering the Adriatic and Ionian seas. We […]

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Diplomatic Network

29 May 2025

Italy strengthens cooperation with the Western Balkans through the CEI Fund at the EBRD

Italy reaffirms its leading role in promoting the European integration of the Western Balkans through the Central European Initiative (CEI) Fund at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which is financed by Italy. This commitment was highlighted during two events held in Podgorica (26 May) and Sarajevo (27 May), organised by the CEI, […]

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Economic Diplomacy

19 May 2025

Serbia at the top of cybersecurity and with a booming market

Serbia is among the best countries in the world in cybersecurity, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In this ranking, it is in the first of five levels thanks to good results in the fields of legal, technical, organizational and cooperation measures, as well as in capacity building in […]

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Diplomatic Network

8 May 2025

Roadshow in Belgrade, Skopje and Tirana promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the CEI and the EBRD

The “Roadshow” promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with the support of the CEI Fund at the EBRD financed by Italy, concluded today in Tirana. The three stops – Belgrade (6 May), Skopje (7 May), […]

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Press Releases

4 April 2025

High-level Aqaba Process meeting on terrorism in the Balkans held in Sofia Undersecretary Tripodi: Government strongly committed to regional stability

A high-level meeting of the Aqaba Process on countering terrorism and Islamist extremism in the Balkans took place in Sofia. Representing Italy on behalf of Minister Tajani, Undersecretary Maria Tripodi participated in the discussions. “The effectiveness of governmental responses to terrorism must address its regional drivers. It is crucial to prevent radicalisation by paying particular […]

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Economic Diplomacy

31 March 2025

Serbia, ICT and AI drive an increasingly value-added economy

Serbia, ICT and AI drive an increasingly value-added economy In recent years, Serbia has established itself as a stable and attractive economy for investors, with GDP growing by 3.9% in 2024 and a forecast of 4.2% by 2025. Public debt has dropped to 46.5 per cent of GDP, while the country is becoming a strategic […]

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Economic Diplomacy

20 March 2025

Montenegro: infrastructure and investments for rapid EU integration

To enhance both domestic and international connectivity, the Government of Montenegro has planned several major infrastructure projects in the coming years, with the support of the European Union (EU). The most imminent project is the second section of the motorway that, once completed, will connect the towns of Bar and Boljare. This stretch covers 21 […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

5 March 2025

Tirana, “aDigital Perspective”

The Italian Cultural Institute in Tirana presents the first stop of the exhibition “aDigital Perspective”, where ten Italian and Balkan artists redefine the relationship between visual arts and digital culture. The exhibition is open until 31 March 2025 at the GOCAT Gallery in Tirana. “aDigital Perspective”, a project by the Italian Cultural Institutes of Belgrade, […]

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Press Releases

11 February 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi opened the exhibition ‘Naïve Art of Kovačica in Serbia”

Last night the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, participated in the opening of the exhibition “Naïve Art of Kovačica Slovaks in Serbia”. The Voice is heard from afar”, organised by the Slovak Embassy in Rome. The event was attended by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, Juraj Blanár, […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2025

Ministerial Meeting with the Western Balkan countries and the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group

On 10 February, at Villa Madama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will chair the Ministerial Meeting with the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) and with the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group (Italy, Austria, Croatia, Greece, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia). […]

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Press Releases

31 January 2025

Tajani on mission to Belgrade: Trade on the rise, Italy-Serbia economic cooperation a regional success story

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is in Belgrade today on a mission to attend the Italy-Serbia Business Forum. As part of the visit, institutional meetings are scheduled with the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, and the Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Đurić. The Business Forum is part of Italy’s […]

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