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Press Releases

17 March 2026

Joint statement – Chair’s Statement-CEI Secretariat 30 Years

The Thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative represents a moment of profound symbolic and political significance in the journey of cooperation that unites our Member States. This milestone, marking the opening of the Trieste-based entity in 1996, offers a meaningful opportunity to highlight three decades of shared […]

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In detail

17 March 2026

Address by Minister Antonio Tajani at the opening of the Conference marking the 30th anniversary of the CEI Secretariat

I welcome the Romanian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Oana Ţoiu, current Chair of the CEI. I welcome the representatives of the Member States and international organisations present. I welcome and thank the Secretary-General, my friend Franco Dal Mas, for the extraordinary work he is carrying out for the CEI. I extend a warm greeting to […]

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Interviews

17 March 2026

Antonio Tajani: “The Northern Adriatic: a strategic hub for new routes” (Il Piccolo)

The conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a period of severe international instability. The Foreign Ministry’s priority has been, first and foremost, to assist Italian citizens affected by the crisis, ensuring they could return to Italy safely. Every international crisis, however, requires a broader assessment of its consequences. Alongside the tragedy of war, […]

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Press Releases

16 March 2026

Tajani in Trieste for the 30th Anniversary of the CEI Secretariat and the IMEC Forum

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Trieste tomorrow to participate in the Conference marking the 30th Anniversary of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) Forum. The 30th Anniversary Conference is organized by the CEI Secretariat, together with Italy and Romania, which holds the Presidency for 2026, […]

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Press Releases

15 March 2026

Minister Antonio Tajani attends the EU Foreign Affairs Council

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Brussels today to take part in the meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council. The agenda includes a discussion on the escalation in the Middle East and its economic consequences, with a focus on the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the measures adopted internationally to release […]

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Interviews

14 March 2026

Interview with Antonio Tajani – Tajani’s dual challenge: “Let us win the referendum and relaunch the party’s Secretariat” (Libero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, what has changed following Prime Minister Meloni’s statements in Parliament and the Supreme Defence Council? “We have sent a message to the opposition. We will continue to keep them informed, even though they have refused to engage in dialogue. We have shown willingness to involve everyone in foreign policy. This is a […]

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Press Releases

13 March 2026

Tajani opens Italy–Principality of Monaco Business Forum with over 200 companies in attendance

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani opened today, via video link, the Italy–Principality of Monaco Business Forum alongside Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was present in Monte Carlo together with the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi and the Minister of Finance and Economy of the Principality. In his remarks, the […]

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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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Press Releases

10 March 2026

Gulf Crisis. Tajani Meets with Embassies. Update on Italian Nationals and the Situation in Hormuz

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a new meeting with several Ambassadors involved in the Middle East crisis. Following a drone attack on the Emirates’ Consulate in Erbil and ongoing attacks on military installations, the situation in Iraq remains complex. The number of Italian citizens in the country is very limited, and all those who have […]

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Press Releases

9 March 2026

Minister Tajani’s network of contacts with the USA, Gulf Ministers and other international partners for de-escalation in the Middle East

As part of Italy’s diplomatic efforts to promote de-escalation in the Gulf and the wider Middle East region, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held telephone talks today with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Today’s talks focused on an update on the situation in the Gulf region […]

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Press Releases

8 March 2026

Gulf Task Force: Assistance to Italians in the Gulf Continues

Since the beginning of the crisis, an estimated 25,000 Italians have been able to return to Italy, thanks to flights facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and commercial flights. A total of approximately 90,000 Italians have been recorded in the Middle East and the Gulf region. Tourist numbers in that region are estimated to […]

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Press Releases

7 March 2026

Minister Tajani’s interview with Sky News Arabia. “We stand in solidarity with the Gulf countries; no more missiles, no more drones.”

“We are following the escalation in the Gulf region with great concern and fully understand the apprehension of the countries in the region, to which we have expressed and continue to express our solidarity. No more missiles, no more drones!” This is one of the excerpts from Foreign Minister Tajani’s interview with Sky News Arabia. […]

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