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Press Releases

12 December 2025

Italy at the G7+ Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine Energy Sector

The ministerial meeting of the G7+ Energy Coordination Group was held today at the request of the Ukrainian authorities, with the primary aim of assessing Ukraine’s energy needs ahead of the 2025–2026 winter season, in light of the increasing vulnerability of the country’s infrastructure and the severity of the humanitarian situation. Italy was represented by […]

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Press Releases

13 November 2025

Tajani concludes mission to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, carried out a two-day mission to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, under the Canadian Presidency. In addition to the G7 members, the discussions were attended by several countries invited by the Presidency, namely Saudi Arabia, Brazil, the Republic of Korea, India, Mexico, South Africa, and Ukraine. […]

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Press Releases

12 November 2025

Meeting between Ukraine, Italy, Germany, France and the EU on support for Kyiv, on the margins of the G7

Before the start of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara (Canada), Minister Antonio Tajani participated in a meeting requested by Ukraine with the Foreign Ministers of Italy, Germany, France and the European Union (EU members of the G7). The aim of the meeting was to renew support for Ukraine in light of recent developments […]

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Press Releases

1 October 2025

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, stand united in our support for the E3 activation of the snapback reimposing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and other restrictions against Iran. This action is […]

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Press Releases

24 August 2025

Minister Tajani’s Participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Speaking from the Rimini Meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part in a G7 Foreign Ministers’ virtual meeting on Ukraine, held on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also participated in the meeting. “Transatlantic unity is essential to support the path […]

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Press Releases

24 August 2025

Minister Tajani on Ukrainian Independence Day

On the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s full support for Kyiv in achieving a just and lasting peace, in full respect of Ukrainian sovereignty and in close coordination with the United States and European partners. In tthis regard, Tajani will participate in the […]

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Press Releases

23 August 2025

Tajani discusses Ukraine and Gaza with French and German Foreign Ministers

Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held two telephone conversations today in anticipation of tomorrow’s videoconference with G7 Foreign Ministers, marking the 24th of August, the day Ukraine commemorates its declaration of independence from the USSR in 1991. In his discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German counterpart Johann Wadephul, the head […]

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Press Releases

8 August 2025

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants

August 8, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) issued the following statement: “The G7 RRM notes recent statements made by the United Kingdom, […]

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Interviews

17 June 2025

Tajani: « Europe needs to play a stronger role. Now we must mobilize together with the moderate Arab States» (Corriere della Sera)

ROME – The question is a must and, in a day of reversals and dramatic turns, feverish negotiations and missiles, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani does not shy away from it. Minister, how much concern is there about the Iran-Israel conflict? Is it possible that it will lead to a world war? «There is great concern. […]

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Press Releases

4 June 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi in Paris: participation in the OECD Ministerial and G7 Trade meetings

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, took part in the OECD Ministerial meeting in Paris. Speaking yesterday during the second working session, “Actively reinforcing open markets and the rules-based international trading system,” Tripodi reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to strengthening the multilateral trading system, grounded in fair, transparent […]

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Press Releases

10 May 2025

Minister Tajani echoes G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on India – Pakistan

Together with my fellow G7 Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, I have signed a statement to strongly condemn the atrocious terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. We urge India and Pakistan to show utmost restraint. […]

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Press Releases

8 May 2025

Minister Tajani signs decree exempting US, G7, and NATO citizens from fingerprint requirement for certain national visas

Since January this year, Italy has extended the requirement to collect biometric data to include long-stay visa applications, in line with efforts to strengthen both its migration system and the security of Italy and the Schengen area. However, this requirement is not intended to place a burden on allied countries – particularly G7 members – […]

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