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Press Releases
14 October 2025
Italy re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term

Five years after its previous mandate, Italy has been re-elected as a voting member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the universal protection and promotion of human rights. Today, the UN General Assembly confirmed Italy’s candidature with 179 votes. Italy received the highest number of votes among the […]

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Press Releases
10 October 2025
World and European Day against the Death Penalty. Tajani: “No human being can take the life of another”

On the occasion of the World and European Day against the Death Penalty, Italy once again firmly reaffirms its opposition to capital punishment. A cruel, inhuman, and degrading penalty, the death sentence violates human dignity, offers no benefits in terms of security or crime prevention, and renders judicial errors irreversible, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Foreign […]

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Press Releases
1 October 2025
G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, stand united in our support for the E3 activation of the snapback reimposing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and other restrictions against Iran. This action is […]

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Press Releases
27 September 2025
Italy re-elected to Category I of the Executive Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization – ICAO

The Italian Foreign Ministry expresses its deep satisfaction at Italy’s re-election to Category I of the Executive Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2026–2028 triennium, which took place today in Montreal during the proceedings of the 42nd ICAO Assembly. ICAO is a United Nations agency and the main international body responsible […]

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Press Releases
25 September 2025
Fourth day of Minister Tajani at the High-Level Week of UNGA80. Agenda: Gaza, Iran, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and India

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, continues his participation in the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly with a series of bilateral meetings scheduled with the Foreign Ministers of India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Somalia, and Senegal. Minister Tajani will also meet with the U.S. Special Envoy […]

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Interviews
25 September 2025
Tajani and mediation on the Flotilla: “We are working to ensure aid reaches its destination” (Quotidiano Nazionale)

ROME – “We are engaged and currently working on a proposal for mediation with Israel, with the support of the Government of Cyprus. If accepted, this proposal would allow aid from the Flotilla to reach the Palestinian people,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, speaking from New York, where he […]

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Press Releases
24 September 2025
Undersecretary Tripodi concludes mission to New York with EU-CELAC Ministerial Meeting

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to New York on the occasion of the UNGA80 High-Level Week, participating in the EU–CELAC Ministerial Meeting, a preparatory step towards the upcoming November Summit in Santa Marta. In her remarks, the Undersecretary emphasised that cooperation between Europe, Latin […]

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Press Releases
24 September 2025
Joint G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement – Meeting of the G7 Foreign Ministers on the Margins of the High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

 We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We expressed concerns around Russia’s most recent airspace violations in Estonia, […]

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Press Releases
24 September 2025
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia: Tajani at the UN with President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Carney

On the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani took part in the meeting of the “Coalition for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia”, chaired by President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Carney. The Coalition, established by Ukraine and Canada in February 2024, has included […]

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Press Releases
22 September 2025
Sottosegretario Tripodi a New York per 80ª Sessione dell’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite

Ha preso avvio a New York, su indicazione del Ministro Tajani, la missione del Sottosegretario di Stato agli Affari Esteri e alla Cooperazione Internazionale, Maria Tripodi, in occasione della Settimana di Alto Livello dell’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite (UNGA80). Tra gli appuntamenti odierni, la Riunione informale dei Ministri degli Affari Esteri dell’Unione Europea che – […]

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Press Releases
22 September 2025
Minister Tajani to participate in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in New York from today until September 25 to participate – accompanying the Prime Minister – in the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year’s theme for the general debate -“Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, […]

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