Farnesina

Press Releases

16 April 2025

Solidarity at the Farnesina Monthly opening of the Ministry’s canteen to those in need launched

Solidarity initiatives continue at the Farnesina. Following the success of the recent collection of food, clothing, and other essential items for people in need, this evening, for the first time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ canteen welcomed a group of individuals facing hardship. On the occasion of the launch of the solidarity canteen, an initiative […]

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Press Releases

9 April 2025

Preliminary approval of the Decree on the reorganisation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Council of Ministers has today approved, in preliminary examination, the Decree of the President of the Republic containing amendments to the organisational regulation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The measure, promoted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, aims to adapt the structure of the Italian […]

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Press Releases

26 March 2025

The Italian Foreign Ministry welcomes the decision not to nationalise Ariston

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Russian Federation’s decision to return the management of the Ariston production plant, located in the Leningrad region, to the company. This outcome is also the result of extensive efforts carried out by the Italian Foreign Ministry, the Italian Embassy in Moscow, and the broader Sistema Italia network. […]

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Press Releases

6 March 2025

Appointment of five new “Righteous of the Farnesina”

On the occasion of the European Day of the Righteous, celebrated annually on 6 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Gariwo Foundation announce the appointment of five new “Righteous of the Farnesina”. A dedicated Commission within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is responsible for identifying diplomats who […]

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Events

16 January 2025

Fifth Meeting of the Italy-India Joint Working Group on cooperation in counterterrorism and organised crime

The Fifth Meeting of the Italy-India Joint Working Group on cooperation in counterterrorism and organised crime was held today at the Farnesina. The meeting was co-chaired by the Security Director of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Minister Plenipotentiary Alessandro Azzoni, and the Joint Secretary for Counterterrorism of the Indian Ministry of […]

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In detail

13 January 2025

Minister Tajani at President Mattarella’s meeting with the winners of the competition for Secretaries of Legation- “Tosca Barucco” Course

Mr President of the Republic, I would like to thank you for opening the doors of the Quirinale Palace to the young winners of the latest diplomatic competition, of the course named after Tosca Barucco, a young diplomat who died prematurely. A new and important sign of attention for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]

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Press Releases

13 January 2025

Minister Tajani opens the conference to present the Symbola Report “Italy in 10 Selfies” at the Foreign Ministry

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon.  Antonio Tajani, opens the conference at the Foreign Ministry to present the Symbola Foundation’s Report “Italy in 10 Selfies”, an annual publication that illustrates some of the strengths of our Country System. This year’s Report highlights some “firsts”: Italy is the first G7 country for sustainable […]

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Press Releases

21 August 2024

Update on the case of Italian national Giacomo Passeri, detained in Egypt

On 19 August, the first instance hearing in the Passeri case took place in Cairo, which the Head of the Consular Chancellery of the Italian Embassy attended as an observer with the help of an interpreter. On the same day, the attorney informed the Headquarters that Passeri had been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment (i.e. […]

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Press Releases

17 August 2024

Note from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Italian nationals in Madeira

With regard to the conditions of unprotected Italian passengers in Madeira after the cancellation of a WizzAir flight to Rome, Italy’s Ambassador to Lisbon Claudio Miscia set up an ‘emergency unit’ to monitor the situation of Italian nationals on the island on the instructions of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. The Ambassador has […]

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Press Releases

7 August 2024

Establishment of the Venezuela Task Force

At the direction of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, a permanent task force was established today at the Farnesina to monitor developments in Venezuela. In the first meeting, chaired by Secretary General Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, all issues related to the Venezuela emergency were addressed, and some […]

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Press Releases

6 August 2024

“Food for Gaza”: Italy donates 15 trucks to the World Food Programme for the distribution of food aid to Gaza thanks to funding from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Prompted by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation signed an agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) as part of the “Food for Gaza” humanitarian initiative. Under the agreement, the Ministry will finance the purchase of 15 IVECO […]

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Press Releases

5 August 2024

Avviso di pubblicità per contributi a soggetti privati per finalità di mantenimento della pace e della sicurezza internazionale e di attuazione di iniziative umanitarie e di tutela dei diritti umani

La Direzione Generale per la Mondializzazione (DGMO), la Direzione generale per gli affari politici e di sicurezza (DGAP) e la Direzione Generale per l’Europa e la Politica Commerciale Internazionale (DGUE) della Farnesina bandiscono un avviso di pubblicità per l’erogazione di contributi a soggetti privati, italiani e stranieri, per le finalità connesse al mantenimento della pace, della sicurezza internazionale e l’attuazione di iniziative umanitarie […]

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