Italy has taken over the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from Hungary during a meeting with representatives of the Organisation’s 47 member States, on 18 November 2021.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, gave an overview of his country’s achievements. The new Chair of the Committee of Ministers, Luigi di Maio, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International cooperation of Italy, presented the priorities of the Italian Presidency which will run for six months.

Italy will focus on three main themes: recommitting to our shared principles and values; enhancing women’s empowerment and the rights of children and adolescents; and building a people-centred future.

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Italian delegation

 Italian delegation

The Italian delegation to the Congress comprises of 18 representatives and 18 substitutes.
The head of the delegation is Fabio Travaglini.

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