Sottosegretario Maria Tripodi

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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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30 January 2026

Launch of the Institute for Training and Research on UN Agency Issues

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, took part today in the launch event of the Institute for Training and Research on UN Agency Issues (IF&RUN ETS), hosted at the Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani. In her remarks, she emphasised that the event marked the beginning of the Institute’s operational activities. Established last year, IF&RUN […]

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22 January 2026

Third Edition of the “Italian Export Control Forum” on Dual-Use Materials Held at the Farnesina

The third Italian Export Control Forum was held today at the Farnesina and, this year, was dedicated to the dual-use materials sector—namely devices and technologies developed for civilian purposes but with potential military applications. The event, organised by the National Authority UAMA of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with ASSONIME […]

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14 January 2026

Undersecretary Tripodi on mission to Sarajevo meets Deputy Foreign Minister Brkić and visits the EUFOR Althea contingent

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi was on mission to Sarajevo today, where she met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Josip Brkić. The discussions focused on the strategic priority of the European Union’s enlargement to the Western Balkans, the strengthening of bilateral relations, and Italy’s support for full […]

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8 January 2026

Undersecretary Tripodi undertakes growth diplomacy mission in Jakarta. Meetings with Indonesian authorities and ASEAN Secretary-General

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, is in Jakarta on a mission focused on growth diplomacy. Indonesia is one of Italy’s key economic partners in the Asian region, with a market identified as having strong growth potential under the Export Action Plan promoted by Minister Tajani, making it particularly strategic […]

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18 December 2025

Focus on the internationalisation of Italian universities, finance and diplomacy on the closing day of the Conference of Ambassadors in Milan

On the final day of the Milan segment of the Conference of Ambassadors, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, chaired—on behalf of Minister Tajani—two events devoted to the internationalisation of the Italian university system and to cooperation between finance and diplomacy in support of investment attraction and growth. At […]

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12 December 2025

Italy at the G7+ Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine Energy Sector

The ministerial meeting of the G7+ Energy Coordination Group was held today at the request of the Ukrainian authorities, with the primary aim of assessing Ukraine’s energy needs ahead of the 2025–2026 winter season, in light of the increasing vulnerability of the country’s infrastructure and the severity of the humanitarian situation. Italy was represented by […]

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11 December 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi at the Plenary Meeting of Security Experts of the Ministry of the Interior

Today, the Plenary Meeting of Security Experts of the Ministry of the Interior concluded at the Interagency Law Enforcement Academy of Advanced Studies. The event was attended by Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi, on behalf of Minister Tajani. Continuing the practice established in 2024, the presence of a political […]

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7 December 2025

Italy at the Doha Forum in Qatar to strengthen the role of diplomacy in addressing global challenges

The Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, participated – on behalf of Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani – in the opening of the Doha Forum, a global platform established in 2000 to strengthen dialogue on major international challenges. The 2025 Forum also featured a special session dedicated to the Italy-Qatar […]

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28 November 2025

10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean

The 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean was held today in Barcelona, with Italy represented by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani. Among those in attendance were the Minister for Foreign Affairs, […]

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26 November 2025

Ministerial Meeting of the Central European Initiative in Belgrade

The Ministerial Meeting of the Central European Initiative (CEI) was held today in Belgrade, with Italy represented by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Minister Tajani. The meeting, which brought together the Foreign Ministers of the 16 member countries, marked the closing event of the […]

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24 November 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi participated in the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) meeting in Brusselscio

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, participated in the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) meeting in Brussels, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani. In her speech, the Undersecretary emphasized that, in the context of current global tensions, the EU needs to pursue an ambitious trade policy based on open markets […]

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