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Press Releases
20 June 2025
Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation of Italians in the Iran-Israel context

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting this morning with the Ambassadors from the region to assess the situation of Italian nationals and embassy staff present in the area affected by the Iran-Israel conflict. Overland convoys from Tehran towards Iran’s border countries will be facilitated. Italian nationals in Iran are advised to […]

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Press Releases
19 June 2025
Tajani speaks with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi

The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a telephone conversation this evening with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Minister Tajani reiterated Italy’s firm opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and reaffirmed the Italian Government’s commitment to achieving a swift de-escalation leading to an end to the military […]

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Press Releases
19 June 2025
Tajani speaks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

This afternoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held a telephone conversation with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Minister Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to supporting de-escalation efforts aimed at fostering a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Iran. Together with Secretary Rubio, Tajani agreed on the importance of preventing Iran […]

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Interviews
19 June 2025
Tajani: “The EU must stop this war. There is a terrorism risk, but our intelligence services are prepared” (Il Messaggero)

Seventy years ago, in 1955, the foundations of the European Union were laid in Messina and Taormina during the meeting – initiated by Gaetano Martino – of the six ministers of the ECSC, the European Coal and Steel Community. Today, Antonio Tajani is in Messina together with his fellow European ministers, alongside dozens of experts and […]

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In detail
18 June 2025
1955–2025 Messina–Taormina Tajani: “Now is the time for dialogue and bold decisions”

President Tajani, the “Declaration” whose anniversary is being commemorated is one of the foundational acts of a united Europe as we know it. Over these 70 years, great strides have been made, yet that “spirit of Messina”—which was crucial in overcoming mistrust and division among the founding countries—is still frequently invoked. In recent months, during […]

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Interviews
18 June 2025
1955–2025 Messina–Taormina Tajani: “Now is the time for dialogue and bold decisions” (Giornale di Sicilia)

President Tajani, the “Declaration” whose anniversary is being commemorated is one of the foundational acts of a united Europe as we know it. Over these 70 years, great strides have been made, yet that “spirit of Messina”—which was crucial in overcoming mistrust and division among the founding countries—is still frequently invoked. In recent months, during […]

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