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Press Releases
18 September 2026
Deputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Armenia

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, has concluded a two-day visit to Armenia. The Deputy Minister held bilateral political consultations with his counterpart, Vahan Kostanyan, and met with the Secretary of the Security Council, Alen Simonyan. The talks highlighted the increasingly strong ties between Italy and Armenia, with trade volumes […]

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Press Releases
3 September 2026
Deputy Minister Cirielli co-chairs the fifth round of bilateral political consultations between Italy and Kuwait

The fifth round of bilateral political consultations between Italy and Kuwait took place today, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan. The session centred on a discussion of bilateral relations, which are becoming increasingly close – particularly in the fields of […]

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Press Releases
2 September 2026
Deputy Minister Cirielli meets a delegation from the Japanese Senate

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, received a delegation from the Japanese Senate, led by Senator Kazuhiko Aoki, at the Farnesina today. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations in the year marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. The two delegations discussed the key aspects of bilateral […]

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Press Releases
31 August 2026
Italian Cooperation provides EUR 250,000 for the emergency in Nepal

Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, having consulted the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has authorised a humanitarian aid package worth EUR 250,000 for the people of Nepal affected by the severe floods of 26 August. The donations will support the work of UNICEF and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). […]

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Press Releases
26 August 2026
Coffee and cocoa, Italy’s commitment to more sustainable and inclusive supply chains: Deputy Minister Cirielli at the meeting in Rimini

As part of the programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the meeting in Rimini, Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli participated in two events dedicated to the coffee and cocoa supply chains, with the aim of deepening opportunities for sustainable development and enhancement of local skills in the partner countries of Italian Cooperation. The first […]

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Press Releases
14 August 2026
Colombia Earthquake: Humanitarian Assistance Package Approved

At the request of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli has authorised a package of humanitarian initiatives in response to the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, with the aim of contributing to the initial emergency response and supporting the swift socio-economic recovery of the affected regions. The multilateral interventions, […]

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Press Releases
1 August 2026
Deputy Minister Cirielli meets a delegation from the US Congress

Today at the Farnesina, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress, led by Ronny Jackson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. The first part of the meeting, which took place in a very cordial atmosphere, […]

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Press Releases
22 July 2026
Mission of Deputy Minister Cirielli to the United Kingdom

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, travelled to the United Kingdom on an official visit to further bilateral political dialogue on key international issues and to meet with leading Italian companies in the aerospace and defence sectors. During the visit, the Deputy Minister met with the British Minister of State for Europe, North America, […]

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Press Releases
14 July 2026
Mission of Deputy Minister Cirielli to Brussels

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, travelled to Brussels today on an official visit to meet with the Executive Committee of the Italian Initiative Group (Gruppo di Iniziativa Italiana, GII). The Group brings together the main trade associations, major industrial groups, banks, businesses, research bodies and universities, Regions, Autonomous Provinces and the Italian Chamber […]

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Press Releases
9 July 2026
Deputy Minister Cirielli’s Mission to North Macedonia and Kosovo

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, completed a mission to North Macedonia and Kosovo. In Skopje, Deputy Minister Cirielli met with his counterpart, Zoran Dimitrovski, who confirmed the excellent bilateral relations and broad prospects for collaboration between Italy and North Macedonia, also through the Italian Cooperation’s work in the country. During the meeting, […]

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Press Releases
6 July 2026
Deputy Minister Cirielli in Matera: Southern Italy at the forefront of science and space diplomacy

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, took part in the panel “Science Between Diplomacy and Territorial Development – Southern Italy as a Euro-Mediterranean Hub” at the SparkMe Academy in Matera. There, the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) organized an interactive tour dedicated to space observation, large ground-based and satellite telescopes, and Italy’s experience […]

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