International Women’s Day 2026
On International Women’s Day, Italy reaffirms its commitment to protecting and promoting women’s rights worldwide and advancing gender equality, a priority of Italy’s mandate at the United Nations Human Rights Council and of our cooperation with UN Women. Happy 8th of March!
Read moreSecurity warning: emergency number +974 5015 3374.
Dear Italians, in light of the worsening of the security in Afghanistan and the capital, we renew our advice to stay in a safe place, limiting non essential movements. The Italian Embassy in Afghanistan operates from Doha and is unable to provide direct local consular assistance. In case of emergencies contact +974 5015 3374.
Read moreSecurity warning 27 February
In consideration of the ongoing hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the intense bombing of the city of Kabul (February 26-27, 2026) affecting also the central areas of the capital, as well as the drone attacks targeting the city of Kandahar and the violent border clashes, Italians still present in Afghanistan are urged to leave […]
Read moreMeeting with World Bank Afghanistan and International Finance Corporation (18 February 2026)
The Italian Embassy in Kabul, operating from Doha, hosted Faris Hadad-Zervos, Director of the World Bank Office in Kabul, for a briefing on the potential and challenges of the private sector in Afghanistan as a lead of social development and economic recovery. In the face of a fragile macroeconomic environment and a political framework characterized […]
Read moreParticipation of Amb. Ugolini to the press conference of the book “Donne. Resistenza. Libertà. Storie di ventuno afghane in lotta per la vita”, of Angela Iantosca.
Upon invitation of the organization NOVE Caring Humans, Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini delivered a video message at the press conference dedicated to the presentation of the book “Donne. Resistenza. Libertà. Storie di ventuno afghane in lotta per la vita” by Angela Iantosca (Paoline Editions), held on February 12, 2026, at the Senate of the Republic. A story […]
Read moreOpportunity to Study in Italy
The applications to the Master Degree in International Security Studies (MISS), in collaboration with the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, and the Master Degree in European and International Studies (MEIS) are now open. Both degrees are offered in English. The admission announcements for non-European candidates is open until March 4, 2026 (this category […]
Read moreThe Embassy celebrates the cultural links between Italy and Afghanistan through the works of Alighiero Boetti
The Embassy of Italy in Kabul, relocated to Doha, in collaboration with Tornabuoni Art, has organized a special event dedicated to Alighiero Boetti (1940-1994) and his connections with Afghanistan, in the context of the prestigious international art fair Art Basel Qatar (Doha, February 5-7, 2026). Through the exhibited works, created during the artist permanence in […]
Read moreHolocaust Remembrance Day 2026
On the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day, we join the commemoration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the entire diplomatic and consular network, in first line in fighting antisemitism and paying homage to the victims of the Shoah.
Read moreStatement by President Meloni
The Italian Government was astonished to learn of President Trump’s remarks claiming that NATO allies “stayed back” during the operations in Afghanistan. Following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, NATO activated Article 5 for the first and only time in its history: an act of extraordinary solidarity towards the United States. In that large-scale […]
Read moreItaly approves a new contribution of 1 Million Euros to UNODC Afghanistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has approved a new funding of 1 million euros in favor of UNODC for the project “Improving the well-being of Afghan women and youth by increasing licit income opportunities” in the Provinces of Herat and Nangarhar. According to UNODC, “since its launch in December 2024, the project […]
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