Tajani: the strategic partnership between Italian and Chinese companies need to be revitalised. Action plan for ‘Made in Italy’ in China signed (Il Sole 24 Ore)
Minister Antonio Tajani, you are wrapping up a mission to China focused on trade and economic cooperation. You arrived in Beijing at a very sensitive time, particularly considering the war in Iran. Tajani: “I have come to China because it is essential to be here: China is an economic giant with which Italy, as an […]
Read moreGlobal stability and exports: Italy’s strategy in its relations with China (China Daily)
Italy’s international action is grounded in a clear principle: global stability and growth are built through dialogue, mutual respect and tangible cooperation among states. It is within this framework that my third visit to China as Minister of Foreign Affairs takes place, marking a significant step in revitalising our bilateral strategic partnership. In recent months, […]
Read moreAntonio Tajani: “We are allies of the United States, but the national interest must be defended with dignity” (Il Messaggero / Il Mattino / Il Gazzettino)
Antonio Tajani is departing for China. An important mission, running until 18 April, with stops in Beijing and Shanghai, institutional meetings with Chinese authorities, and economic and cultural promotion initiatives. He will meet ministers, discuss with them and other counterparts the war in the Middle East and possible paths towards peace, Hormuz and related issues. […]
Read moreTajani: «We will explain it to the United States: being allies also serves your interests» (Corriere della Sera)
Minister Antonio Tajani, Italy has protested over Trump’s remarks about the Pope, and he has in turn attacked Giorgia Meloni. What happens now? “With composure and conviction, we will reiterate to our American friends what many in the United States already know very well: Italy is and intends to remain a partner of the United […]
Read moreTajani: «The EU needs to carry more weight» (L’Altravoce Il Quotidiano Nazionale)
Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has first-hand experience of the Middle East crisis. Minister Tajani brought the three-day Feuromed Conference to a close by emphasising the importance of a united and strong Europe, capable of defending its own interests and promoting economic growth. Minister, we are in a historic phase […]
Read moreItalian Foreign Minister backs ‘restrained and measured’ UAE
The UAE’s refusal to escalate in response to weeks of Iranian missile attacks has been welcomed by the Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who, in an interview with The National, describes the decision as “restrained and measured”. “Diplomacy is always a choice to make in times of war”, Mr Tajani says in written comments. “The possibility and encouragement of […]
Read more«Tajani on war, energy and the referendum» (Il Tempo)
Minister, let’s start with the issue that concerns everyone: the ongoing war. Could you outline the possible scenarios, from the most favourable to the least? Where do we stand? “The best-case scenario, naturally, is for the war to end as soon as possible. Wars, as we know, cause too many civilian casualties and have serious […]
Read moreAntonio Tajani: “The Northern Adriatic: a strategic hub for new routes” (Il Piccolo)
The conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a period of severe international instability. The Foreign Ministry’s priority has been, first and foremost, to assist Italian citizens affected by the crisis, ensuring they could return to Italy safely. Every international crisis, however, requires a broader assessment of its consequences. Alongside the tragedy of war, […]
Read moreInterview with Antonio Tajani – Tajani’s dual challenge: “Let us win the referendum and relaunch the party’s Secretariat” (Libero)
Minister Antonio Tajani, what has changed following Prime Minister Meloni’s statements in Parliament and the Supreme Defence Council? “We have sent a message to the opposition. We will continue to keep them informed, even though they have refused to engage in dialogue. We have shown willingness to involve everyone in foreign policy. This is a […]
Read moreTajani: “The Mattei Plan is a strategic priority. Terrorist acts in Nigeria are unacceptable” (Avvenire)
Standing alongside Africa — a priority continent undergoing profound transformation — is the position of the Italian Government. This was reaffirmed at the start of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Addis Ababa to review two years of the Mattei Plan, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. Minister […]
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