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Press Releases

22 April 2026

Mission to Mauritania by Deputy Minister Cirielli

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, has concluded a joint mission to Nouakchott together with the Minister of Health, Orazio Schillaci. Following the recent visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, Mauritania confirms its role as a key regional partner for Italy and […]

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Press Releases

15 April 2026

Sudan: Tajani – “Peace cannot wait”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is in Berlin today to participate in the Third Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, taking place on 15 April, marking the third anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war. The Sudanese crisis represents the world’s most severe humanitarian emergency, with around 15 million displaced people. “The civil war […]

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Press Releases

15 April 2026

Tajani in Berlin for the Third Humanitarian Conference on Sudan

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani is participating today in Berlin in the Third Humanitarian Conference on Sudan, marking the third anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war, which has given rise to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with approximately 15 million displaced persons, nearly 5 million of whom have sought […]

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Press Releases

14 April 2026

Tenth Italy-Vietnam Joint Economic Commission

The Tenth Italy-Vietnam Joint Economic Commission, the main mechanism for bilateral dialogue on economic and trade issues, was held today. It was co-chaired by the  Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang. During the session, considerable attention was paid to strengthening cooperation in the fields […]

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Press Releases

9 April 2026

Sudan, Tajani: “Efforts must be stepped up to end the civil war; regional countries must play their part”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will participate on 15 April in Berlin in the Third International Conference on Sudan, organised by Germany together with the European Union, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union. Tajani noted that the current tensions in the Gulf and the uncertainty surrounding the truce between […]

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Press Releases

4 April 2026

Sudan: Italy’s commitment to “Italy for Sudan” is strengthened with additional aid

A delegation from the Italian Foreign Ministry and the Embassy of Italy in Khartoum has arrived in Port Sudan – as part of the “Italy for Sudan” project – to distribute additional essential food items (including pasta, flour, broad beans, rice, oil, and drinking water) today, April 4 and tomorrow, April 5. This follows the […]

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Events

4 April 2026

Opening of the call for applications for the Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme (JPO Programme) 2026 Edition

The Call for Applications for 47 positions in the Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme is open. 14 positions are assigned to different entities of the United Nations Secretariat and 33 to 25 International Organizations, for a total of 24 different duty stations. 45 positions are reserved for Italian nationals while 2 positions are reserved for […]

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Press Releases

31 March 2026

Italian Development Cooperation Mission to Kenya

A mission of the Italian Development Cooperation System took place in Kenya – a priority country for Italian Development Cooperation and the Mattei Plan – from March 24 to 27, 2026, with the aim of strengthening and expanding the strategic partnership. During the visit, high-level institutional meetings were held with the Prime Minister and senior […]

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Press Releases

26 March 2026

Lebanon: ECHO humanitarian flight in cooperation with Italy, Ireland, UNHCR and WFP/UNHRD

A humanitarian flight operated today from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) base in Brindisi has landed in Lebanon, as part of the new air bridge launched for the country by the European Commission through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). The flight is carrying relief supplies made […]

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Press Releases

21 March 2026

World Water Day. Tajani: “Relaunching Rome as a Mediterranean Hub for Sustainable Development”

On the World Water Day, which falls tomorrow, March 22, Italy reaffirms that water as a lever for sustainable development and cooperation is at the heart of its action in the Mediterranean. Bearing this in mind, and at the initiative of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Rome will host two high-level events in 2026 to relaunch […]

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Press Releases

19 March 2026

Italian Cooperation Humanitarian Flight Assists Over 1,500 Lebanese Families

A humanitarian flight organised by Italian Cooperation, in partnership with UNHCR, landed in Lebanon this morning to address the country’s severe humanitarian situation and the growing number of internally displaced persons. The initiative was launched at the instigation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with the Deputy Minister, Edmondo Cirielli. Minister […]

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Press Releases

12 March 2026

Minister Tajani announces EUR 10 million in emergency assistance for Lebanon

In response to the severe humanitarian situation in Lebanon, where the number of internally displaced persons continues to rise with significant repercussions for the country’s socio-economic stability, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today announced a new EUR 10 million emergency assistance package. The package, which will be implemented in the […]

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