Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy
We, the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages and are encouraged by the constructive approach adopted so far. We welcome the fact that technical work will […]
Read moreTajani and Cassis sign Joint Statement on Ukraine in Locarno
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and the Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis wish to express their deep concern over the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, which continues to produce massive destruction and immense suffering. The conflict has already caused […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s mission to Locarno to meet with Cassis and attend Diplomacy Day
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani will travel to Locarno, Switzerland, on 11-12 August to meet with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and to take part in the Diplomacy Day, organised in the framework of the Locarno Film Festival, which sees Italy as the guest country for this […]
Read moreIsrael/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU in support of the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to conclude ceasefire and hostages release negotiations
The European Union fully supports the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The EU has consistently supported the tireless efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar to facilitate the negotiations to end the conflict and welcomed the adoption of the UN […]
Read moreContributions for emergency initiatives in Ethiopia amounting to EUR 30 million approved
As part of the humanitarian actions carried out within the framework of development cooperation, the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli has approved the contributions for emergency initiatives in Ethiopia, totalling EUR 30 million. Ethiopia is a strategic partner for Italy and a pilot country of the Mattei […]
Read moreMinister Tajani pays tribute to the victims of the Monongah mining disaster
On the occasion of the National Day of Italian Labour Sacrifices in the World, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, sent a message of solidarity to the commemoration held at the Monongah mining site in the United States, where on 6 December 1907, one of the most tragic […]
Read moreSixteen more Palestinian children arrive in Italy from Gaza. Tajani thanks the Egyptian government: “Your collaboration is essential in providing aid to the Palestinian population”
Sixteen more Palestinian children, evacuated from Gaza and in urgent need of medical care due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, have departed from Egypt to Italy. “I want to once again thank the Egyptian Government for their cooperation, particularly the new Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, with whom I had […]
Read moreDeputy Prime Minister Tajani pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Marcinelle tragedy on the 68th anniversary of the disaster.
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani paid tribute to the memory of the Italian nationals who lost their lives on 8 August 68 years ago in Marcinelle, Belgium. “The anniversary of this tragedy keeps alive and topical the memory of the extraordinary contribution made by our communities […]
Read moreEstablishment of the Venezuela Task Force
At the direction of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, a permanent task force was established today at the Farnesina to monitor developments in Venezuela. In the first meeting, chaired by Secretary General Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, all issues related to the Venezuela emergency were addressed, and some […]
Read moreMeeting between Minister Tajani and First Sub-Lieutenant of the Italian Navy Latorre
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani received First Sub-Lieutenant of the Italian Navy Massimiliano Latorre for a private courtesy visit. Latorre was involved in the “Enrica Lexie” ship case in February 2012. The Minister warmly greeted the marine, recalling with satisfaction the acquittal decided on 30 January 2022 by the Judge for Preliminary Investigations […]
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