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Image headerSottosegretario Maria Tripodi

Sottosegretario Maria Tripodi

Press Releases
2 April 2026
Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, DC, on April 1–2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department’s Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria […]

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Press Releases
26 March 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi in Addis Ababa for business forum on urban regeneration and infrastructure

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, is on mission in Ethiopia, where she opened the plenary session of the First Business Forum dedicated to urban regeneration and infrastructure, together with the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, and the Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abebe. The Forum provided an important opportunity to present […]

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Press Releases
18 March 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi concludes growth diplomacy mission to Uruguay, in line with the EU–Mercosur Agreement

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, has concluded her growth diplomacy mission to Uruguay. In 2024, trade between Italy and Uruguay reached EUR 776 million. In the first eleven months of 2025, Italian exports also recorded significant growth, confirming the dynamism of the bilateral economic relationship. The Undersecretary chaired a roundtable in […]

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Press Releases
17 March 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi’s Growth Diplomacy Mission in Paraguay

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, carried out a mission to Paraguay focused on growth diplomacy, with a series of institutional meetings and initiatives dedicated to strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries. Undersecretary Tripodi met with Foreign Minister Lezcano and Deputy Ministers Verdun and Aranda to take stock of the […]

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Press Releases
5 March 2026
Italian participation in the extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council meeting with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, participated, on behalf of Minister Tajani, in the extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council meeting with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of the situation with partners in the region, which has been the target of Iranian retaliatory […]

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Press Releases
26 February 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi addresses South East Europe Observatory conference: Western Balkans a priority for European peace and stability

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, addressed a conference organised by the South East Europe Observatory of the Einaudi Foundation, devoted to the European perspective of the Western Balkans. In her opening remarks, the Undersecretary emphasised that the region constitutes an essential component of the European Union’s security, stability and long-term outlook. […]

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Press Releases
23 February 2026
Commemoration of Ambassador Luca Attanasio, Carabiniere Scelto Vittorio Iacovacci and driver Mustapha Milambo on the fifth anniversary of their death

February 22 marked the fifth anniversary of the tragic death of Ambassador Luca Attanasio, Carabiniere Scelto Vittorio Iacovacci and driver Mustapha Milambo, who were killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During yesterday’s commemoration ceremony in Limbiate, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani recalled in a message that Luca Attanasio was an extraordinary interpreter […]

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Press Releases
20 February 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi attends the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Nicosia

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi took part today, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, in the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) held in Nicosia. The meeting focused on the European Union’s participation in the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and on trade relations with China. […]

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Press Releases
17 February 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi opened Jordan’s country presentation in Rome

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, participated today, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, in a country presentation on Jordan organized by the Foreign Ministry together with the Italian Trade Agency. The Jordanian side was represented by the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan, and the Minister […]

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Press Releases
13 February 2026
Critical minerals – Meeting convened by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Lee Greer

Today, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Lee Greer convened a virtual meeting to present the U.S. proposal for a free trade area dedicated to critical minerals. The meeting brought together Ministers responsible for international trade from the countries invited to the extraordinary session held on 12 January in Washington, which was attended on […]

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Press Releases
11 February 2026
Second session of the Italy–Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, is on mission to Seoul for the second session of the Italy–Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue. As the principal bilateral consultation mechanism – whose reactivation was encouraged by President Lee and Prime Minister Meloni during the latter’s recent visit – the Dialogue seeks to inject renewed […]

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