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2 April 2025

Earthquake in Myanmar: Italian Development Cooperation approves emergency aid

In response to the severe consequences of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, Italy has swiftly mobilised its expertise to provide concrete initial support to the affected populations in this critical moment. Deputy Minister Cirielli has approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]

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2 April 2025

A fund of €40 million was established for Regions at the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation

The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, which convened this morning under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, has approved the establishment of a €40 million fund for projects implemented by Italian Regions in countries receiving development aid from Italy. Presenting the initiative, Minister […]

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2 April 2025

Minister Tajani chairs the Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the Plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, with Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, chaired at the Farnesina the second meeting of this year’s Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the eleventh plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS). The Joint Committee was also attended by the Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi. This […]

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28 March 2025

Deputy Minister Cirielli launches high-level Italy – IOM dialogue

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli yesterday inaugurated the high-level bilateral dialogue between Italy and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at the Farnesina, alongside IOM Director General Amy Pope, in the presence of an IOM delegation and representatives from the Ministries of the Interior and Labour and Social Policies. During the opening session, […]

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4 March 2025

New humanitarian interventions approved by Italian Cooperation for emergency initiatives in Syria

As part of the humanitarian interventions for Syria announced by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, during his visit to Damascus on 10 January, €4.5 million has been allocated for emergency initiatives. These interventions will target the most urgent and essential sectors, supporting humanitarian assistance activities in the hospital and […]

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18 February 2025

Arrival in Italy of another Palestinian child evacuated from Gaza

This evening, another Palestinian child arrived at Fiumicino Airport on a flight from Cairo, as part of the operation that, on 13 February, enabled Italy to welcome fourteen young cancer patients from Gaza along with their families. The child’s health conditions had prevented their transfer with the rest of the group last week. However, after […]

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14 February 2025

Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza arriving in Rome for medical treatment in Italy

A group of Palestinian children suffering from cancer is set to arrive this evening at Ciampino Airport to receive medical treatment in Italy, as part of the Italian Government’s humanitarian assistance programmes for the Palestinian population. From Rome, Milan, and Pisa, and under the coordination of the Italian Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit, the children will […]

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12 February 2025

Group of sick Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza Transferred from Egypt to receive treatment in Italy

Fourteen Palestinian children suffering from cancer have been evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment in Italy as part of the Italian government’s humanitarian assistance programmes for the Palestinian population. The young patients crossed the Rafah border into Egypt and are currently at the Italian Hospital in Cairo, where they are undergoing the necessary medical examinations […]

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6 February 2025

Tajani and Bernini in Ashdod today for the delivery of Food for Gaza aid

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is on a mission to Ashdod, Israel, today, accompanied by the Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, to attend the reception ceremony for the humanitarian aid shipment donated by Italy to the World Food Programme (WFP) and essential supplies destined for Gaza, as part of the […]

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5 February 2025

Tajani and Bernini in Israel tomorrow for Food for Gaza

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will travel to Ashdod, Israel, tomorrow alongside Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini to attend the reception ceremony for the aid shipment donated by Italy to the World Food Programme (WFP) and essential supplies destined for Gaza as part of the Food for Gaza initiative. The […]

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22 January 2025

Italian hospitals to host the first 21 Palestinian children with cancer. Tajani and Bernini chair meeting with Regional Authorities, FAO, UN World Food Programme, and Italian Red Cross.

In today’s “Food for Gaza” meeting convened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, discussions centred on the immediate healthcare assistance to be provided to the population of the Gaza Strip. The Minister returned from Palestine on Monday with a request to host an initial group of 21 Palestinian children with cancer in Italy. Efforts […]

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22 January 2025

“Food for Gaza” meeting begins with Ministers Tajani and Bernini

The coordination meeting for the “Food for Gaza” operation has commenced at the Farnesina, convened by Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani following his mission on Monday to Israel and Palestine. Minister of Universities and Research Annamaria Bernini is participating, primarily due to the involvement of university medical centres in the operation. All ministry […]

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