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Press Releases

13 February 2025

Third ministerial meeting on Syria held in Paris Undersecretary Tripodi: Italy at the forefront of humanitarian assistance to the population

The third ministerial meeting of the “Aqaba Format +” on Syria took place today in Paris. Representing Italy was Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi, delegated by Minister Tajani. “Italy is at the forefront of the humanitarian response in support of the Syrian people across all areas of the country and in the most urgent […]

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Press Releases

12 February 2025

Group of sick Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza Transferred from Egypt to receive treatment in Italy

Fourteen Palestinian children suffering from cancer have been evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment in Italy as part of the Italian government’s humanitarian assistance programmes for the Palestinian population. The young patients crossed the Rafah border into Egypt and are currently at the Italian Hospital in Cairo, where they are undergoing the necessary medical examinations […]

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Press Releases

12 February 2025

International Day Against the Use of Children in Armed Conflict

On the occasion of the International Day Against the Use of Children in Armed Conflict, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s commitment to defending the rights of children worldwide, particularly in conflict situations. With the proliferation of armed conflicts globally, millions of children are forced to confront the harsh […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2025

Italian proposal to step up candidate countries’ accession to the EU

On the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting with the countries of the Western Balkans and the “Friends of the Western Balkans” Group hosted in Rome today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, presented a national position paper containing some concrete proposals to step up the EU accession of candidate countries, including […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2025

Chair’s Rome Conclusions

Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani hosted a meeting between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs or appointed representatives of the group “Friends of the Western Balkans” (Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Greece, Slovenia and Slovakia) and the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia), with the participation of High Representative […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2025

Remembrance Day. Participation of Minister Tajani and the diplomatic network in the commemorations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, participated today in the main events dedicated to the Remembrance Day , in memory of the victims of the foibe and of the Istrian, Fiuman and Dalmatian exodus. The Foreign Ministry and the entire diplomatic-consular network, as well as the Italian Cultural Institutes, joined the celebrations with the […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2025

Ministerial Meeting with the Western Balkan countries and the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group

On 10 February, at Villa Madama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will chair the Ministerial Meeting with the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) and with the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group (Italy, Austria, Croatia, Greece, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia). […]

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In detail

10 February 2025

Minister Antonio Tajani’s participation in the celebrations for the Remembrance Day

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, spoke at the celebrations for the Remembrance Day, in commemoration of the victims of the foibe and of the Istrian, Fiuman and Dalmatian exodus. Follow the live broadcast   Speech by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International […]

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Interviews

10 February 2025

Tajani: “Europe is central, Kyiv must not be humiliated. Overreach by Lo Voi” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Tajani, the clash with the International Criminal Court continues unabated. As a moderate and a Europeanist, don’t you think this situation risks pushing us to the margins of Europe? “Criticising the Court does not mean being against the Court. Just as criticising the EU or the UN does not mean opposing them. It is […]

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Interviews

8 February 2025

Interview with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani: “370 offices around the world at the disposal of Made in Italy products” (Milano Finanza)

After the announcement in Milano Unica  that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is working on the creation of a Directorate General only dedicated to growth and exports, in an exclusive interview with MFF, Minister Antonio Tajani told about the plans dedicated to the Italian Fashion Days in the World, resulting from the […]

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Interviews

7 February 2025

Tajani: “Legitimate to challenge political decisions, perhaps an investigation is called for” (La Stampa)

The controversy surrounding the alleged investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the Italian government has reached Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Israel, where he is on a mission for Food for Gaza. The news is soon denied, no proceedings have been brought for now, though a complaint has been filed. “They […]

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Interviews

7 February 2025

Tajani: “A Palestinian State in Gaza’s future. Trump’s idea is wrong” (Il Messaggero)

“It takes a lot of patience…” Antonio Tajani lets out a deep sigh as he takes his first ten-minute break of a day packed with meetings, nibbling on a small focaccia and hummus with vegetables at the residence of the Italian ambassador in Tel Aviv. He would rather talk about the bilateral meeting he just […]

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