Earthquake in Afghanistan. Minister Tajani allocated new emergency aid
Following to the earthquake in Afghanistan that caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, has decided to allocate new funds to provide humanitarian assistance to the population as part of a 13 million aid package that was already in preparation. The Minister said: “ […]
Read moreFARNESINA RENEWS ITS SUPPORT TO MAIA, THE ITALIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MISSION IN AFGHANISTAN
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) has renewed for 2025 its support to MAIA, the Italian Archaeological Mission founded in Afghanistan in 1957 by Giuseppe Tucci, which uncovered previously unknown aspects of the country cultural history and artistic richness. Despite the complexity of the situation on the ground, ISMEO – the International Association for […]
Read moreAwarding of the scholarships of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) for the academic year 2025-2026.
The final ranking list of the MAECI scholarships awarded by the Italian Government for the academic year 2025–2026 is hereby published. For privacy reasons, only the application identification number is shown. The absence of an applicant from the list of winners and reserves is equivalent to non-assignment of the scholarship. Winners have seven days from […]
Read moreAmbassador Ugolini’s Interview on Radio 3 Mondo RAI (18 July 2025)
Ambassador Ugolini took part in a Rai Radio 3 Mondo broadcast dedicated to Afghanistan and Italy’s efforts within the framework of the Doha Process. Joining Costanza Spocci in the studio and with Laura Cappon reporting from Lashkargah, the discussion focused on the role of Afghan women in the private sector and the challenges facing the […]
Read moreMeeting in Rome with Representatives of the Afghan Diaspora (16 July 2025)
Ambassador Ugolini took part in a meeting in Rome at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) with a delegation of representatives from the Afghan diaspora. Activists, women leaders, and civil society representatives: examples of mediation and resilience, committed to underscoring the crucial issue of women’s participation in public life in Afghanistan. The […]
Read moreMeeting with the UNODC Country Representative for Afghanistan, Polleak Ok Serei (2 July 2025)
On the sidelines of a recent meeting in Doha of the Working Group on Counter-Narcotics in Afghanistan, Ambassador Ugolini met with Polleak Ok Serei, UNODC Representative for Afghanistan, together with Dr. Chiara Scibetta, expert from the Italian Ministry of the Interior. Italy has a long-standing tradition of supporting UNODC, rooted in the Italian Government’s commitment […]
Read moreAnnual Report of the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan – STFA (16 June 2025)
Also in 2024, Italy’s contribution to the STFA enabled our country to rank among the main donors of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The publication of the STFA 2024 Annual Progress Report reflects the scale of the international commitment in support of multilateral actions in the country, allowing for the measurement of gender impact and the […]
Read moreAICS Annual Report on Activities in Afghanistan – Year 2024
The annual report on the activities of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Afghanistan in 2024 has been published.It serves as a tool for transparency and in-depth insight into the Italian government’s humanitarian commitment in the country, within a context of instability and socio-economic fragility. The report includes analyses of basic needs, emergency […]
Read moreCandidature of Italy to the Human Rights Council, 2026-2028
Italy has submitted its candidacy for the Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. The protection and promotion of human rights is one of the main priorities of Italy’s foreign policy, based on the principles of universality, objectivity, and non-selectivity of human rights. Italy will continue to strongly promote a constructive and inclusive approach to […]
Read moreInauguration of the Red Bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul: A Symbol of Commitment Against Discrimination and Gender-Based Violence
The red bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul, now operating from Doha, was inaugurated by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, in the presence of Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini and the Embassy staff. The initiative is part of a project strongly promoted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
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