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Press Releases
20 March 2026
Minister Tajani holds meeting with Italian Embassies in the Middle East

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting today with Ambassadors from the Middle East to take stock of the situation regarding the Gulf crisis, both in its political aspects and in terms of assistance to Italian nationals. The meeting also provided an opportunity to assess developments concerning the Strait of Hormuz and […]

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Press Releases
18 March 2026
Tajani holds phone call with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Al-Sabah: “Italy and Europe stand with the Gulf States”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, to reiterate Italy’s solidarity following the unjustified Iranian attacks which in recent days also struck the Al Salem Air Base, where Italian military personnel are stationed. Minister Al-Sabah thanked Italy […]

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Interviews
18 March 2026
Italian Foreign Minister backs ‘restrained and measured’ UAE

The UAE’s refusal to escalate in response to weeks of Iranian missile attacks has been welcomed by the Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who, in an interview with The National, describes the decision as “restrained and measured”. “Diplomacy is always a choice to make in times of war”, Mr Tajani says in written comments. “The possibility and encouragement of […]

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Interviews
18 March 2026
«Tajani on war, energy and the referendum» (Il Tempo)

Minister, let’s start with the issue that concerns everyone: the ongoing war. Could you outline the possible scenarios, from the most favourable to the least? Where do we stand? “The best-case scenario, naturally, is for the war to end as soon as possible. Wars, as we know, cause too many civilian casualties and have serious […]

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Press Releases
17 March 2026
Joint statement – Chair’s Statement-CEI Secretariat 30 Years

The Thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative represents a moment of profound symbolic and political significance in the journey of cooperation that unites our Member States. This milestone, marking the opening of the Trieste-based entity in 1996, offers a meaningful opportunity to highlight three decades of shared […]

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Interviews
17 March 2026
Antonio Tajani: “The Northern Adriatic: a strategic hub for new routes” (Il Piccolo)

The conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a period of severe international instability. The Foreign Ministry’s priority has been, first and foremost, to assist Italian citizens affected by the crisis, ensuring they could return to Italy safely. Every international crisis, however, requires a broader assessment of its consequences. Alongside the tragedy of war, […]

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Press Releases
16 March 2026
Tajani in Trieste for the 30th Anniversary of the CEI Secretariat and the IMEC Forum

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was in Trieste to participate in the Conference marking the 30th Anniversary of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) Forum. The 30th Anniversary Conference was organized by the CEI Secretariat, together with Italy and Romania, which holds the Presidency for 2026, in […]

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Press Releases
15 March 2026
Minister Antonio Tajani attends the EU Foreign Affairs Council

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Brussels today to take part in the meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council. The agenda includes a discussion on the escalation in the Middle East and its economic consequences, with a focus on the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the measures adopted internationally to release […]

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Interviews
14 March 2026
Interview with Antonio Tajani – Tajani’s dual challenge: “Let us win the referendum and relaunch the party’s Secretariat” (Libero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, what has changed following Prime Minister Meloni’s statements in Parliament and the Supreme Defence Council? “We have sent a message to the opposition. We will continue to keep them informed, even though they have refused to engage in dialogue. We have shown willingness to involve everyone in foreign policy. This is a […]

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Press Releases
12 March 2026
Minister Tajani announces EUR 10 million in emergency assistance for Lebanon

In response to the severe humanitarian situation in Lebanon, where the number of internally displaced persons continues to rise with significant repercussions for the country’s socio-economic stability, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today announced a new EUR 10 million emergency assistance package. The package, which will be implemented in the […]

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