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Press Releases

29 March 2026

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom on the Expansion of the Use of the Death Penalty in Israel

We, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, express our deep concern about a bill that would significantly expand the possibilities to impose the death penalty in Israel and that could be voted into law next week. We are particularly worried about the de facto discriminatory character of the bill. The […]

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Press Releases

17 February 2026

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death on 16 February 2024

On the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny’s death in a Russian penal colony, we once again express our deepest condolences to his family. We underline that the Russian authorities remain solely responsible. The February 3rd judgement by the European Court of Human Rights furthermore underlined that Russia bears responsibility for the inhuman and degrading treatment […]

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Press Releases

10 December 2025

Human Rights Day, Tajani: Italy’s mandate in Geneva will give fresh momentum to our action

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day — which marks the adoption of the 1948 Universal Declaration — the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirmed that the promotion and protection of fundamental rights remain a non-negotiable pillar of Italy’s international engagement. This year, the anniversary takes on particular significance following […]

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Diplomatic Network

25 November 2025

Ho Chi Minh City: a red bench at the Consulate General of Italy to stand against gender-based violence

The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated a red bench in the waiting area of its premises, joining the initiative launched by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, which calls for the installation of red benches across the network of Italian diplomatic and consular posts worldwide as a […]

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Press Releases

25 November 2025

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

5 November 2025

Zurich – Briefing Session on International Humanitarian Law

On the occasion of Italy’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term – held on 15 October with 179 votes, the highest result among the countries of the Western European and Other States Group – the Italian Cultural Institute of Zurich organised a briefing session on human rights and international […]

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Events

17 October 2025

World Food Day. Minister Tajani attends FAO’s 80th anniversary ceremony and inaugurates the new “Museum and Network of Food and Agriculture”

On 16 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attended the opening ceremony for World Food Day at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This year’s event held particular significance, marking the 80th anniversary of the FAO, whose headquarters are based in Rome. Representing Italy and underscoring the […]

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Press Releases

14 October 2025

Italy re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term

Five years after its previous mandate, Italy has been re-elected as a voting member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the universal protection and promotion of human rights. Today, the UN General Assembly confirmed Italy’s candidature with 179 votes. Italy received the highest number of votes among the […]

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Diplomatic Network

22 August 2025

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the 2025 Rimini Meeting

For the seventh consecutive year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) will participate in the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples with a major pavilion entitled “No Crisis Is Far Away”. The exhibition space will showcase the commitment of MAECI and its partners in responding to crises and humanitarian emergencies, supporting local […]

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Diplomatic Network

5 May 2025

Red Bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul

The Red Bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul – now operating from Doha – was inaugurated by the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, in the presence of Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini and the Embassy staff. The initiative is part of the project – strongly desired by the Deputy Prime Minister and […]

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Press Releases

8 March 2025

8 March: International Women’s Day – Minister Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to the protection and promotion of women’s rights in our country and around the world

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirmed Italy’s ongoing priority commitment to the protection and promotion of women’s rights in our country and around the world. To celebrate this important day, Minister Tajani met today, 8 March, in Fabriano, the Community Papa Giovanni XXIII, […]

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Diplomatic Network

7 March 2025

Vienna, “Zero Project 2025” conference

On 5 March, the Italian Minister for Disabilities, Alessandra Locatelli, took part in the “Zero Project 2025” conference, hosted for the thirteenth time at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. The Minister responded to the organisers’ invitation to join over 1,000 participants from more than 90 countries, who gathered to create a global platform for […]

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