Tajani, Rubio Discuss Middle East, Iran, Venezuela
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on April 24, 2026, covering multiple international dossiers including negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, Iran's nuclear program, political contacts in Venezuela, the situation in Cuba, and the EU-US agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience. Tajani referenced his recent mission to Beirut and contacts with regional interlocutors, confirming Italy's willingness to host future negotiations. The ministers also discussed prospects for regional de-escalation, dialogue in Islamabad, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with Italy stating its readiness to contribute to multilateral initiatives for maritime security and freedom of navigation.
“The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had a long phone call this evening with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on the main international dossiers, with particular attention to the Middle East.”
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on April 24, 2026, covering multiple international dossiers including negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, Iran's nuclear program, political contacts in Venezuela, the situation in Cuba, and the EU-US agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience.
This is a routine diplomatic exchange between senior officials that does not create regulatory obligations or compliance requirements. The discussions reflect ongoing bilateral coordination on regional security, nuclear non-proliferation, and trade issues without establishing new binding commitments or enforcement actions.
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- Publication date: April 24 2026
- Type: Press Releases The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had a long phone call this evening with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on the main international dossiers, with particular attention to the Middle East. Significant time was devoted to negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and to the Iranian crisis.
Tajani expressed appreciation for the United States’ diplomatic efforts, which made it possible to launch a new round of talks in Washington, reiterating the need to reach an agreement that ensures the exclusively civilian nature of Iran’s nuclear program.
Tajani also referred to his recent mission to Beirut and his contacts with key regional interlocutors, confirming Italy’s willingness to host future negotiations.
During the call, they also discussed the prospects for regional de-escalation and the resumption of dialogue in Islamabad. Tajani confirmed Italy’s support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, stressing the urgency of ensuring the security of Gulf countries and the reopening, under safe conditions, of the Strait of Hormuz.
In this context, Italy remains ready to contribute to multilateral initiatives for maritime security and freedom of navigation, in full respect of international law.
The two ministers also welcomed the signing of the EU–United States agreement on critical minerals, aimed at strengthening the resilience of supply chains.
On Venezuela, Tajani highlighted the resumption of political contacts, also in light of recent talks with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and the upcoming visit to Italy of Venezuela’s Minister of Trade.
They also discussed the political and humanitarian situation in Cuba.
Tajani and Rubio agreed to maintain close coordination on the main international dossiers and reaffirmed the importance of the upcoming business and scientific forum to be held in Miami with the participation of companies from both countries.
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