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Press Releases
9 May 2026
The Foreign Ministry and the diplomatic and consular network celebrate Europe Day

The Foreign Ministry and all Italian Diplomatic and Consular Missions around the world celebrate Europe Day. Italy believes in a united Europe, capable of addressing global challenges and protecting the shared values of freedom, solidarity, and democracy. The Schuman Declaration, the founding document of the European integration process, was signed on May 9, 1950. That […]

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Press Releases
7 May 2026
Tajani in Germany for meetings with Wadephul and EPP Foreign Ministers

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will travel to Wiesbaden (Frankfurt) this afternoon for a bilateral meeting with the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, as well as for a meeting of the European People’s Party (EPP) Foreign Ministers. Tajani and Wadephul will discuss ways to further strengthen Italy–Germany relations, building on growing […]

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Press Releases
7 May 2026
Italy launches “Rome Coalition for Hormuz” with around 40 countries and FAO – Tajani: priority is food security for Africa and vulnerable countries

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, co-chaired today at the Farnesina, together with the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić-Radman, in his capacity as rotating President of the MED9 group, a ministerial meeting to launch the new “Rome Coalition” on access to fertilisers and food security in the […]

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Press Releases
7 May 2026
Launch of the Rome Coalition on fertiliser access and food security in Hormuz – Co-Chairs Statement by Italy and Croatia

The Co-Chairs of Italy and Croatia, the latter in its capacity as the country holding the MED9 Presidency, following discussions held in Rome with representatives of 40 countries, partners, and international organisations, report a shared understanding on the importance of advancing a Rome Coalition on Fertiliser Access and Food Security. Participants recognised that increasing instability […]

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Press Releases
7 May 2026
Tajani opens Italy/FAO/MED9 meeting on Hormuz blockade and implications for energy and fertilisers

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, together with the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić-Radman (in his capacity as rotating President of the MED9), and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization, Qu Dongyu, opened a ministerial meeting with around 40 countries and regional and international organisations—including the Gulf Cooperation […]

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Press Releases
6 May 2026
Tajani chairs meeting on Hormuz on food security and fertiliser access with Croatia, FAO and around 40 countries and organisations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is co-chairing a ministerial meeting alongside the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić-Radman (in his capacity as rotating President of the MED9), and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization, Qu Dongyu. The meeting will bring together around 40 countries and regional and international […]

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Press Releases
6 May 2026
Tajani convenes meetings on Lebanon and on food security and fertilisers in light of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Pending a possible breakthrough in negotiations between the United States and Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a series of meetings at the Farnesina aimed at strengthening prospects for a negotiated outcome in the region. On Lebanon, in parallel with the US-mediated talks between Jerusalem and Beirut, Italy is engaging with the […]

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Press Releases
5 May 2026
Tajani meets Swiss President Parmelin: Italy reaffirms its position on Crans-Montana

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held talks today at the Farnesina with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin. Discussions focused on matters of bilateral interest, in particular healthcare reimbursements related to the Crans-Montana tragedy, as well as on the main international dossiers. Minister Tajani expressed appreciation for President Parmelin’s visit to […]

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5 May 2026
Tajani chaired a meeting with Ambassadors to the Middle East

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a meeting yesterday with the Ambassadors of Italy to Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the United States to receive an update on the crisis in the Gulf, with specific reference to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Minister Tajani urged the Missions to continue monitoring the security situation closely, including […]

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Press Releases
4 May 2026
Minister Tajani called for cross-party support for the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Accidents at Work

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed his strong support for the European Parliament’s proposal to establish a European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Accidents at Work, to be celebrated on August 8 each year. The proposal will be voted on May 6 by the Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, before being put to […]

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Press Releases
3 May 2026
World Press Freedom Day and National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day and the National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty, established this year by the Italian Government, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly reaffirms Italy’s commitment to defending and promoting press freedom, not only as a pillar of democracy, but as an essential driver of progress, […]

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