Tajani chairs meeting on Hormuz on food security and fertiliser access with Croatia, FAO and around 40 countries and organisations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is co-chairing a ministerial meeting alongside the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić-Radman (in his capacity as rotating President of the MED9), and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization, Qu Dongyu. The meeting will bring together around 40 countries and regional and international […]
Read moreTajani convenes meetings on Lebanon and on food security and fertilisers in light of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Pending a possible breakthrough in negotiations between the United States and Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a series of meetings at the Farnesina aimed at strengthening prospects for a negotiated outcome in the region. On Lebanon, in parallel with the US-mediated talks between Jerusalem and Beirut, Italy is engaging with the […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi at the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Paris: Italy focuses on critical minerals value chains
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, participated, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, in the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Paris. The discussions focused on non-market policies and practices and issues of excess production capacity, the resilience of critical minerals value chains, and the outcomes of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference. […]
Read moreTajani meets Swiss President Parmelin: Italy reaffirms its position on Crans-Montana
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held talks today at the Farnesina with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin. Discussions focused on matters of bilateral interest, in particular healthcare reimbursements related to the Crans-Montana tragedy, as well as on the main international dossiers. Minister Tajani expressed appreciation for President Parmelin’s visit to […]
Read moreTajani chaired a meeting with Ambassadors to the Middle East
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a meeting yesterday with the Ambassadors of Italy to Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the United States to receive an update on the crisis in the Gulf, with specific reference to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Minister Tajani urged the Missions to continue monitoring the security situation closely, including […]
Read moreMinister Tajani called for cross-party support for the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Accidents at Work
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed his strong support for the European Parliament’s proposal to establish a European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Accidents at Work, to be celebrated on August 8 each year. The proposal will be voted on May 6 by the Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, before being put to […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli took part in the opening ceremony for the second academic year of SPACERAISE and visited the Gran Sasso National Laboratories
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, visited the SPACERAISE International PhD School for Space Applications today, on the occasion of the opening ceremony for its second academic year. The ceremony was attended by university professors, specialists from the aerospace sector, representatives of international space agencies such as NASA and ESA, and 280 selected […]
Read moreWorld Press Freedom Day and National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day and the National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty, established this year by the Italian Government, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly reaffirms Italy’s commitment to defending and promoting press freedom, not only as a pillar of democracy, but as an essential driver of progress, […]
Read moreTajani-Araghchi talks: call for freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz and opposition to the military use of Iran’s nuclear programme
Following their telephone conversation on April 22, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held further talks this evening with Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on recent developments in the Middle East. During the conversation, Minister Tajani expressed the Italian Government’s grave concern over the rising tensions in the region, emphasising the need […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the diplomatic and consular network celebrated Labour Day
On the occasion of Labour Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with all Italian Embassies and Consulates worldwide, paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and thanked all the staff who, every day, make possible the activities of the entire diplomatic and consular network and the assistance provided […]
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