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5 September 2025

In Seoul, the first Italy–South Korea Business Forum

The first Italy–South Korea Business Forum was held today in Seoul. The event, opened by the Deputy Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini, marked an important step in strengthening the economic partnership with South Korea. The country is the leading per capita consumer in Asia of Made in Italy products and a […]

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5 September 2025

Tajani: “With the Mercosur agreement we are diversifying Italian exports” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Minister Antonio Tajani: the EU-Mercosur agreement is a step forward in consolidating trade arrangements. In this case, with an immense market of four countries and 800 million people, historically bound to Italy. It is more than a step forward: it is the largest agreement ever negotiated by the Union, a milestone in relations between Europe […]

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Interviews

5 September 2025

Tajani: “With the Mercosur agreement we are diversifying Italian exports” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Minister Antonio Tajani: the EU-Mercosur agreement is a step forward in consolidating trade arrangements. In this case, with an immense market of four countries and 800 million people, historically bound to Italy. It is more than a step forward: it is the largest agreement ever negotiated by the Union, a milestone in relations between Europe […]

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Press Releases

4 September 2025

Tajani tomorrow in Barcelona for meeting with Spanish Minister of Economy and Italian businesses, and in Cernobbio for the Ambrosetti Forum

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be on mission tomorrow in Barcelona and Cernobbio. In Barcelona, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will take part in a meeting with Italian and Spanish entrepreneurs, organised by the Italian Embassy in Madrid in cooperation with the Italian Chambers of […]

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Press Releases

3 September 2025

Meeting of Minister Tajani with the U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa and the Middle East, Boulos

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met today at the Farnesina with the United States Senior Advisor for Africa and Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, Massad Boulos.  The discussion focused on the stability of the Mediterranean and the Middle East in light of recent developments in the […]

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Press Releases

3 September 2025

Two Business Forums for exports in Vietnam and South Korea

On 4 and 5 September, two important Business Forums organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be held in Vietnam and South Korea to strengthen Italy’s economic and commercial presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The meetings will be opened by the Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini. Vietnam and the […]

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Press Releases

2 September 2025

Earthquake in Afghanistan. Minister Tajani allocated new emergency aid

Following the earthquake in Afghanistan that caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, has decided to allocate new funds to provide humanitarian assistance to the population as part of a 13 million aid package that was already in preparation. The Minister said: “ I […]

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2 September 2025

Minister Tajani visited Gazan children with Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met with the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Varsen Aghabekian, in Rome. The meeting took place a few days after Italy signed a joint declaration with Saudi Arabia on the commitment to build a stable, peaceful and prosperous Middle East. The current regional […]

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Interviews

1 September 2025

Tajani: “181 children brought to Italy. We are the EU country that has saved the most lives in the Gaza Strip.” (Il Messaggero)

We leave sterile debate to others. We are taking concrete action to help the Palestinian people, and we will continue to do so. Tomorrow (today, ed.) we will demonstrate this. Antonio Tajani answers the phone on the eve of the arrival in Rome of the Palestinian National Authority’s Foreign Minister, Varsen Aghabekian. Today, with her, […]

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Press Releases

31 August 2025

Meeting between Minister Antonio Tajani and Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian. Visits to Gazan children hospitalised in Rome

Tomorrow, 1 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will meet with the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Varsen Aghabekian, in Rome. The meeting comes just a few days after Italy signed a joint declaration with Saudi Arabia on the commitment to build a stable, peaceful and prosperous Middle […]

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Interviews

30 August 2025

Antonio Tajani «Tariffs and new markets: Southern Italy’s companies crucial to change» (Il Mattino)

The Foreign Minister said that this is how we support the growth of Made in Italy products. Southern Italy is strategic for the quality of supply and openness to innovation. Naples, Gioia Tauro, Taranto and Sicily are important hubs for trade flows and freight routes. In terms of tariffs, Italy is more competitive than other […]

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Press Releases

29 August 2025

Minister Tajani in Copenhagen today and tomorrow for the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) and for business meetings

Today and tomorrow, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in Copenhagen to take part in the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (the so-called Gymnich) and to hold meetings with businesses. Upon arrival this afternoon, Minister Tajani will meet with Italian companies operating in […]

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