Undersecretary Silli’s visit to Panama
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli, completed an institutional mission to Panama where, together with the Deputy Foreign Minister, Carlos Ruiz Hernández, he inaugurated the Political Dialogue Mechanism, thus confirming the revival of bilateral relations following the visit paid to Italy last January by Panamanian President Mulino, who was received at the Quirinale by […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a meeting today with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. During the meeting, they reviewed the main UN peacekeeping operations in various crisis theatres and the prospects for adapting UN operations to the complex present and future challenges, […]
Read moreThe Italian Foreign Ministry’s Export Plan: € 63 million in funding approved for 153 companies
The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Italian Foreign Ministry, today approved 155 subsidised loans to finance internationalisation projects for Italian SMEs, amounting to € 63.6 million in favour of 153 companies. Participating loans were also approved to support the expansion of Italian companies in the United Kingdom and the United States, with € 15 million […]
Read moreCouncil of Ministers approves amendments to the “ius sanguinis” citizenship law
The Council of Ministers today adopted the “citizenship package”, a set of legislative measures proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to reform the citizenship regulations. The aim of the measures adopted today is to enhance the actual link between Italy and its citizens abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani clarified […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli launches high-level Italy – IOM dialogue
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli yesterday inaugurated the high-level bilateral dialogue between Italy and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at the Farnesina, alongside IOM Director General Amy Pope, in the presence of an IOM delegation and representatives from the Ministries of the Interior and Labour and Social Policies. During the opening session, […]
Read moreMeeting between Minister Tajani and Cypriot Foreign Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a cordial meeting today at the Farnesina with the Cypriot Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen the excellent bilateral relations and how to jointly address the main challenges in the Mediterranean. Starting with the situation […]
Read moreForeign trade performance with non-EU countries in the first two months of 2025
According to data released by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade, currently available for non-EU countries only, Italy exported goods worth €47.9 billion in the first two months of 2025, recording a moderate increase of +0.4% compared to the same period in 2024. During the same period, Italy imported goods worth €42.8 billion, registering a +13.3% […]
Read moreItaly as guest of honour at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is opening the event at the Farnesina today to announce Italy’s participation as the Guest of Honour at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair. “Last year, Italy and Mexico celebrated 150 years of diplomatic relations. Our participation in the Guadalajara Book Fair is therefore a confirmation of […]
Read moreHearing of Ministers Antonio Tajani and Guido Crosetto on International Missions
The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate held a hearing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, on International Missions.
Read moreThe Italian Foreign Ministry welcomes the decision not to nationalise Ariston
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Russian Federation’s decision to return the management of the Ariston production plant, located in the Leningrad region, to the company. This outcome is also the result of extensive efforts carried out by the Italian Foreign Ministry, the Italian Embassy in Moscow, and the broader Sistema Italia network. […]
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