Deputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Bucharest for bilateral political consultations
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, went on a mission to Bucharest today for bilateral political consultations with the Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clara Staicu. The meeting, which took place at the beginning of the celebrations for the Italy-Romania Cultural Year 2026, confirmed the excellent state of bilateral […]
Read moreTajani chaired new tariff Task Force meeting
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani chaired the tenth meeting of the Tariff Task Force at the Foreign Ministry, established in July 2025 to assist Italian companies in the current complex phase of transatlantic trade. The Minister shared with participants the outcomes of the Washington Ministerial Meeting on critical minerals and the related initiative by Italy and […]
Read moreItaly is working on channels to carry out new student evacuations from Gaza
Italy is working to carry out new student evacuations from Gaza. The new operations aim to further assist the young residents of the Strip, including the 38 students identified by the University of Milan who received scholarships for that university. Considering that, at the current state of the art, upon the indications of the Jordanian […]
Read moreImmigration, Tajani chaired round table discussion with British Foreign Minister Cooper
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani chaired today in Munich, together with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the second round table discussion on combating irregular immigration, following the one held last year, again on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers and representatives of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, […]
Read moreCritical 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 […]
Read moreTajani at the Munich Security Conference: Europe, its reforms and security alongside negotiations on Ukraine and Iran
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will be on mission in Germany today and tomorrow for the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC). Key events include: a government leaders’ meeting on Ukraine; a roundtable on irregular migration co-chaired by Italy and the United Kingdom; the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting; and a meeting of the “E5” Foreign […]
Read more“Michele Schiavone” Emigration Award
The call for applications for the international “Michele Schiavone” Award is now online. The Award was established by the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) to recognise those who have distinguished themselves in defending and promoting the interests of Italians living abroad. The Award, dedicated to the memory of Michele Schiavone, will be granted to […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli receives UN Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher at the Farnesina
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, received today at the Farnesina the United Nations Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (OCHA), Tom Fletcher. The meeting reaffirmed Italy’s central role within the UN multilateral system and provided an opportunity to discuss future cooperation with OCHA and other United Nations humanitarian […]
Read moreMinister Tajani meets UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met today with the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Alexander De Croo. During the meeting, the Minister reiterated Italy’s full support for UNDP, the United Nations’ leading development agency. Italy is closely following the ongoing discussion on possible reform of the UN body, including the prospect […]
Read moreInternational Day against the use of children in armed conflicts
On the occasion of the International Day against the use of children in armed conflicts, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to protecting the rights of children in war zones and preventing their recruitment by armed forces or groups. In recent years, violence against children in conflict settings has reached alarming levels: […]
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