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2 April 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is closely following the case of the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq

From the outset, the Ministry has been monitoring with the utmost attention the situation of Ms Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq. Ms Kittleson also collaborates with several Italian media outlets. Minister Antonio Tajani has instructed the Italian Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the Italian Embassy in Baghdad, to remain fully engaged on the […]

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2 April 2026

Return of Ambassador Cornado to Switzerland

Following a meeting at Palazzo Chigi between the Government and the families of the victims and those injured in Crans-Montana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has decided on the return of Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to Switzerland.

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2 April 2026

Tajani at the Hormuz meeting: “UN’s decisive role, ready to support initiatives for a humanitarian corridor and navigation security”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani participated today via videoconference in the meeting on the situation in Iran and the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The videoconference was coordinated by the United Kingdom following the declaration of 19 March, signed by 35 countries, including Italy. In his intervention, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]

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2 April 2026

Minister Tajani to participate in UK-hosted ministerial meeting on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will participate at 1:00 p.m. in the ministerial meeting held virtually and organised by the United Kingdom, following the declaration promoted on 19 March and signed by 35 countries, including Italy. The discussion, chaired by the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, will focus on diplomatic […]

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2 April 2026

Tajani and Panetta inaugurate the 16th MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference

The 16th MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference took place today at the Farnesina, inaugurated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta. The event brought together officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bank of Italy, experts from other government departments […]

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2 April 2026

Minister Tajani opens the 16th Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) – Bank of Italy Joint Conference

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta, opened the 16th edition of the annual MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference, entitled: “A turbulent world: political crises, trade tensions and economic and financial shocks: what strategies for strengthening Italy’s exports and economic security?”. Delegates and Financial […]

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1 April 2026

Minister Tajani’s mission to Belgrade postponed

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has postponed his mission to Belgrade scheduled for today due to scheduling issues arising from delays in his departure from Ukraine and transit through Poland. The mission had been planned to attend the signing ceremony for the contract for the Italian Pavilion at Expo […]

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31 March 2026

In Kyiv, Tajani meets Italian companies operating in Ukraine

During his mission to Kyiv, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting at the Embassy of Italy with representatives of Italian companies operating in Ukraine. The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the Italian Government’s closeness to and support for Italian businesses, which have demonstrated remarkable resilience and a […]

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31 March 2026

Tajani meets Zelensky: “Italy stands with Ukraine for a just and lasting peace; we will support your efforts to combat corruption”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit to Ukraine to attend the commemoration of the Bucha massacre and the Foreign Affairs Council. Minister Tajani reaffirmed at the outset Italy’s steadfast support for a just and lasting peace in […]

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31 March 2026

Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon

We, Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, express our full support to the Government and people of Lebanon, who are once again suffering the dramatic consequences of a war that is not theirs. We express our […]

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31 March 2026

Joint Statement on the occasion of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Kyiv/Bucha   Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Ukraine. We gathered today in Kyiv and in Bucha […]

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31 March 2026

Italy’s Measures to Support Companies in Countries Affected by War

During the meeting chaired by Ministers Tajani and Pichetto Fratin with Italian partners and leading business associations to take stock of the economic consequences of the Gulf crisis, several measures were defined to support Italian companies operating in the international markets most affected by recent geopolitical tensions, with a comprehensive package of initiatives promoted by […]

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