Adriatic & Ionian Initiative

Intergovernmental organization promoting regional cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionian region. 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇭🇷🇬🇷🇮🇹🇲🇪🇷🇸🇸🇮🇲🇰🇸🇲

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

At the opening session of the 11th #EUSAIR Forum in #Skopje🇲🇰, #AII SG Amb. Castellaneta highlighted the strategic importance of #EUenlargement, gradual integration🇪🇺 and #connectivity for the future of the Adriatic-Ionian Region and the Western Balkans.

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

#Skopje Declaration 🇲🇰 was adopted at the 11th Adriatic-Ionian Council / #EUSAIR Ministerial Meeting, affirming shared commitment to regional cooperation, EU integration and stability in the Adriatic-Ionian Region.
Read the full Declaration here: https://t.co/pLYlrouMRT

[MFA Serbia @MFASerbia]

Државна секретарка у Министарству спољних послова Републике Србије Невена Јовановић @stsecjovanovic састала се данас у Скопљу, уочи 11. Форума Стратегије Европске уније за Јадранско-јонски регион (EUSAIR), са генералним секретаром Секретаријата Јадранско-јонске иницијативе, амбасадором Ђованијем Касталанетом.

Током срдачног и конструктивног разговора, размотрени су актуелни аспекти сарадње Републике Србије са Секретаријатом Јадранско-јонске иницијативе, као и активности у оквиру Стратегије ЕУ за Јадранско-јонски регион.
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🔗https://t.co/pZXfcd0YCs

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

Two thematic sessions:
- Promoting Peace and Stability Through Parliamentary #Diplomacy
- Strengthening Regional Connectivity: Corridors VIII and X and the Role of Parliaments.
The parliamentary dimension remains essential for stronger #Adriatic-Ionian cooperation. #AII #EUSAIR

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

AII SG, Amb. Castellaneta took part today in the XX Conference of Presidents/Speakers of Parliaments of the AII in Skopje 🇲🇰, alongside H.E. Afrim Gashi, President of the Assembly of North Macedonia, and H.E. Siljanovska-Davkova, President of the Republic, Deputy MFA Dimitrovski

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

AII SG Castellaneta took part in the opening of the 15th Congress on Women’s Entrepreneurship at the #Mostar International Fair, organized by @aic_forum, highlighting two key priorities: 🇪🇺 EU enlargement to WB & 🤝 the crucial role of civil society and Chambers of Commerce.

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

Discussions focused on smart, sustainable and resilient #connectivity, exploring synergies and practical ways to strengthen regional cooperation across South East Europe.

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

AII SG, Amb. Castellaneta, took part today in the 19th Coordination Meeting of Regional Organisations in #Sarajevo, hosted by @rccint, together with our partners @CEI_Secretariat and @BSECorg.

#RegionalCooperation #AII

[RCC @rccint]

RCC hosted the 19th Coordination Meeting of Regional Organisations today at RCC HQ in #Sarajevo gathering key regional cooperation frameworks, RCC, @CEI_Secretariat, @AII_PS, and @BSECorg.

The meeting was opened with remarks from RCC Secretary General @amer_kap, @castellaneta_g, AII SG, @ComanescuLazar, BSEC SG, & Franco Dal Mas, CEI SG, with representatives of Sofia Chairmanship-in-Office of #SEECP, @WorldBank & Bosnia and Herzegovina Chairmanship of @EUSDR, also joining the sessions. Discussions centered on the topic of “Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Connectivity Among the Regions”.

The meeting participants announced that the host of the next Coordination Meeting of Regional Organisations will be Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.

Read more 👉🏻 https://t.co/JRyDQAN4Bb

#poweredbyRCC 🇪🇺

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

@AII_PS joined the Western Balkans Promotion Fair on 25 November hosted by @UniAdrion and @univpm, highlighting our long-standing cooperation with the academic community and the importance of mobility for regional integration in the Adriatic-Ionian area.

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

📍18 November 2025, Round Table on “The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: Dialogue with the WB on Implementation and Regional Implications” was held in Skopje at @MFA_MKD, under AII North Macedonia Chairmanship 🇲🇰.
@AII_PS continues to promote regional dialogue and cooperation. 🇪🇺

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

AII SG Amb. Castellaneta paid his first official visit to the Republic of San Marino 🇸🇲 on November 6.
Fruitful talks with Secretary of State Luca Beccari on San Marino’s active role within the #AII & #EUSAIR and the importance of regional dialogue, cohesion and EU integration.

[Segreteria di Stato per gli Affari Esteri SMR @AffariEsteriSMR]

🇸🇲📣 Si è svolta oggi la prima visita ufficiale a San Marino del Segretario Generale dell’Iniziativa Adriatico-Ionica, S.E. Giovanni Castellaneta, accompagnato da un’Alta delegazione del Segretariato.

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

📍Skopje, 22 October
The AII Secretary General, Amb. Castellaneta, reported to the EUSAIR Governing Board on the outcomes of the AII Committee of Senior Officials meeting held on 21 October under the North Macedonian Chairmanship. 🇲🇰🤝🇪🇺
#AII #EUSAIR #RegionalCooperation #Skopje

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

The first CSO under the AII Chairmanship of North Macedonia took place on October 21 in Skopje.
Discussions focused on the new Presidency priorities, upcoming activities, and recent events supported by the AII Permanent Secretariat, including the 25th AII Anniversary 🇲🇰🤝🇪🇺

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

Amb. Pigliapoco joined the conference “Sustainable and Innovative Food Systems” at @CIHEAMBari under the Presidency of North Macedonia🇲🇰, stressing the importance of the Split Declaration of the 3 Fora of Civil Society on the Mediterranean Diet. 🇪🇺🌿

[Adriatic & Ionian Initiative @AII_PS]

Amb. Fabio Pigliapoco is taking part in the panel “The sustainable development of the Adriatic-Ionian area between sustainability, blue economy and culture” during the XXV General Assembly of the Forum of Adriatic and Ionian Cities in Pescara @forum_cities 🌍🌊🏛️ #AdriaticIonian

[MFA Croatia (MVEP) @MFA_Croatia]

📍 New York City | #UNGA80

This morning, Minister @grlicradman took part in the working breakfast of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative foreign ministers, hosted by @TimcoMucunski to mark the Initiative’s 25th anniversary. The discussion focused on regional connectivity, EU integration, youth engagement, cultural cooperation, and a human-centred digital transformation. 🌍🤝

@CroatiaUN

[Timco Mucunski @TimcoMucunski]

📍 On the margins of #UNGA80 in New York, I hosted and opened the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative under the motto “Strengthening Regional Unity, Advancing the European Future”.

🔹 Confirmed our shared commitment to regional cooperation & constructive multilateralism
🔹 Reaffirmed dedication to advancing EU integration and deepening ties with the Union
🔹 Stressed the importance of a credible EU enlargement process with the Western Balkans at its core

[Марко Ђурић @markodjuric]

Kicking off this year’s #UNGA80 by participating in the sideline Informal Working Breakfast of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative, hosted by my colleague @TimcoMucunski.

As a country that places regional cooperation at the heart of its foreign policy, #Serbia sees the @AII_PS as a vital platform for boosting connectivity in our region in practical, people-centered ways, while contributing to advancing a positive agenda in our neighborhood – one that builds trust, enhances resilience and creates new opportunities for our citizens.