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Interviews

2 October 2024

Tajani: “Now everyone must stop, including Israel. Otherwise, the war will become a bottomless abyss” (Corriere della Sera)

ROME “Italy calls on the Iranian government and on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu himself to curb the use of violence. It calls on absolutely everyone to stop the war from spiralling. In these hours, one more missile from one side or the other could cause this war to escalate out of control. Let us work […]

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In detail

2 October 2024

Hearing of Ministers Antonio Tajani and Guido Crosetto on the latest developments in the Middle East

The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate held a hearing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, on the latest developments in the Middle East.

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Press Releases

1 October 2024

Italy-Latin America Cooperation: the Foreign Ministry adopts training programs for Latin American Police Forces

In its last meeting, the Joint Committee for Italian Development Cooperation adopted, inter alia, two collaboration projects for Latin America’s economic and financial security, which see the Guardia di Finanza and the Carabinieri as executing entities, within the framework of a strategic partnership collaboration with the Italo-Latin American Institute (IILA). The aim is to support […]

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Press Releases

1 October 2024

Minister Tajani’s telephone conversation with the new Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Ali Nafti

Earlier today, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a telephone conversation with the new Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Ali Nafti. “First of all, Minister Ali Nafti and I had an in-depth discussion on the situation in the Middle East and the need for […]

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Press Releases

30 September 2024

Nuovi aiuti italiani alla popolazione libanese: Tajani alla riunione straordinaria dei Ministri degli Esteri UE su Libano e Gaza

Il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha partecipato oggi in videoconferenza a un incontro straordinario dei Ministri degli Esteri dell’Unione Europea incentrato sugli ultimi sviluppi in Medio Oriente. Tajani ha sintetizzato la sua posizione in 5 punti principali: nuovi aiuti umanitari alla popolazione libanese; […]

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Interviews

30 September 2024

Tajani: “Let us not forget the massacre on 7 October. On to the Palestinian state” (Il Messaggero)

First there was Gaza, then the West Bank, then Lebanon, and now there is talk of Israel attacking Yemen. Isn’t the Pope right when he says that excessive defence is not acceptable, Minister Tajani? “Of course, defence must never be excessive, and I agree with the Holy Father, but the attack that started it all […]

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Interviews

29 September 2024

Minister Tajani ‘Cease fire now. The war escalation can still be avoided’ (Nazione – Carlino – Giorno)

According to the Foreign Minister, the path from Gaza to the Lebanon is arduous, but a result can be achieved. “Common sense must prevail, diplomatic efforts are ongoing. We are also endeavouring to protect our soldiers’ safety.” The only possibility to achieve peace is the “two peoples, two States” option. ‘There is still the possibility […]

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Interviews

29 September 2024

Tajani: committed to the truce. The bill on so-called Ius scholae is ready (Avvenire)

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs replies to our questions in tragic hours for the conflict in the Middle East: “Our compatriots are the Foreign Ministry’s priority”. The leader of Forza Italia, however, does not give up faced with the prospect of an escalation: “A UN presence is needed in Gaza and the […]

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Press Releases

24 September 2024

Minister Tajani met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, met today with the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The situation in the Middle East and Iran’s role at the […]

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Press Releases

24 September 2024

Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly

New York, September 23, 2024 Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly   Introduction In today’s meeting in New York, in the wake of the Summit of the Future, […]

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Press Releases

24 September 2024

Ministro Tajani presiede riunione dei Ministri degli Esteri G7 a New York

A margine della Settimana di Alto Livello della 79ma Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite, il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha presieduto una riunione informale dei Ministri degli Esteri G7 per fare il punto sui principali dossier internazionali. “La riunione di oggi ci ha […]

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Press Releases

23 September 2024

Statement of the G7+ Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine Energy Sector Support on the Margins of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

We, the G7+ Ministerial Group, met on the sidelines of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal and unjust attacks on Ukraine and its energy infrastructure. We reaffirm our strong commitment to the territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Ukraine within […]

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