Tajani holds talks with the Foreign Ministers of Kuwait and Algeria: concern over Gulf truce, alarm over Lebanon
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani held telephone discussions today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, Ahmed Attaf, to exchange views on the crisis in the Gulf and recent military attacks in Lebanon. During the discussions, Minister Tajani welcomed the announcement […]
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani takes part in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, participated in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies.
Read moreItaly and Germany celebrate the 75th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations
Today, Italy and Germany celebrate the 75th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations, which began after World War II and has developed into a solid and comprehensive strategic partnership. From economic cooperation to political dialogue, from cultural exchanges to the contribution of civil society, the two countries have built a bond that has significantly […]
Read moreSudan: Italy’s commitment to “Italy for Sudan” is strengthened with additional aid
A delegation from the Italian Foreign Ministry and the Embassy of Italy in Khartoum has arrived in Port Sudan – as part of the “Italy for Sudan” project – to distribute additional essential food items (including pasta, flour, broad beans, rice, oil, and drinking water) today, April 4 and tomorrow, April 5. This follows the […]
Read moreSIMEST measure adopted today by the Council of Ministers to support exporting companies affected by the Gulf crisis
The measures contained in the draft decree-law “Urgent provisions on oil prices related to the international market crises, as well as in favour of companies,” adopted today by the Council of Ministers, includes a new SIMEST measure to support exporting companies, drawing on resources from Fund 394/81. With the aim of mitigating the negative impact […]
Read moreJoint 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 […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is closely following the case of the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq
From the outset, the Ministry has been monitoring with the utmost attention the situation of Ms Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq. Ms Kittleson also collaborates with several Italian media outlets. Minister Antonio Tajani has instructed the Italian Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the Italian Embassy in Baghdad, to remain fully engaged on the […]
Read moreReturn of Ambassador Cornado to Switzerland
Following a meeting at Palazzo Chigi between the Government and the families of the victims and those injured in Crans-Montana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has decided on the return of Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to Switzerland.
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi opens 15th Italy–US Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation in Washington D.C.
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today inaugurated the 15th Italy–United States Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation (Joint Commission Meeting – JCM) in Washington D.C., as part of her official visit to the United States. On the sidelines of the meeting, Italy and the United States signed a […]
Read moreTajani at the Hormuz meeting: “UN’s decisive role, ready to support initiatives for a humanitarian corridor and navigation security”
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani participated today via videoconference in the meeting on the situation in Iran and the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The videoconference was coordinated by the United Kingdom following the declaration of 19 March, signed by 35 countries, including Italy. In his intervention, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]
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