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Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers
Statement from UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers Yvette Cooper, Antonio Tajani, John Healey and Guido Crosetto following a virtual meeting.
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UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme
Applications for the 2026 UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme are now open.
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Carrier Strike Group (CSG) makes a stop in the Gulf of Naples
The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales and the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless visited Naples, together with the Norwegian ship HNoMS Roald Amundsen
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The 33rd edition of the Pontignano Conference 16-17 October 2025
This is the most important event on the UK-Italy bilateral agenda, organised by the British Embassy in Italy and the British Council.
Our mission
Develop the significant and longstanding relationship with Italy to deliver greater prosperity and security for the UK and UK nationals.