Release of Italian national Luigi Gasperin
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, announces that Italian national Luigi Gasperin has been definitively released in Venezuela. During the night, the release order—previously issued but not yet implemented by one of the Venezuelan authorities—was duly enforced. Mr Gasperin is fatigued but in a stable condition. He has indicated his wish to remain in […]
Read moreG7 Statement – Iran
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, are gravely concerned by the developments surrounding the ongoing protests in Iran. We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people, […]
Read moreTajani chairs meeting on Iran, Italians urged to leave the country
In response to the crisis in Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, chaired a meeting at the Farnesina with the Italian Ambassador to Tehran, Italian Ambassadors from the region, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the intelligence community. The meeting first focused on an assessment of the situation of […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli meets with Ecuadorian Minister of Commerce Jaramillo
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli met today in Rome with Luis Alberto Jaramillo, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries of Ecuador. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest, starting with the economic sphere, with particular focus on energy, critical […]
Read moreUndersecretary 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 […]
Read moreCall for Applications for the Position of Italian Member of the Board of Trustees of the Bioversity International–CIAT Alliance
Please note that a call for expressions of interest has been published to appoint an Italian delegate to the Board of Trustees of the Bioversity International–CIAT Alliance. Further information is available at the following link.
Read moreMinister Tajani’s Press Point on Venezuela
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a press point at the Foreign Ministry on the situation in Venezuela and the release of Italian prisoners.
Read moreDeputy Foreign Minister Cirielli and Minister of Health Schillaci visited Brazzaville
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, completed a visit to Brazzaville yesterday, accompanied by the Minister of Health, Professor Orazio Schillaci. The visit aimed to strengthen relations with the Republic of Congo in the political, economic, and cooperation fields, in line with the Mattei Plan, with a particular focus […]
Read moreEU-MERCOSUR Agreement Highlights
After more than twenty-five years of negotiations, the Ambassadors of the European Union’s Member States today gave the political green light – also with Italy’s favourable vote – to the signing of the EU-MERCOSUR Agreement. Italy supported the agreement after requesting and obtaining guarantees and strengthened safeguard clauses to protect certain sensitive agri-food supply chains. […]
Read moreUndersecretary 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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