List of ambassadors of Spain to Italy

The Ambassador from Spain to Italy is Spain's foremost diplomatic representative in Italy, and in charge of the Spain's diplomatic mission in Italy.

History
The ambassador is appointed to the Council of Ministers, they direct the work of all the offices that depend on the Embassy, based in Rome. Likewise, it informs the Spanish Government about the evolution of events in Italy, negotiates on behalf of Spain, can sign or ratify agreements, observes the development of bilateral relations in all fields and ensures the protection of Spanish interests and its citizens in Italy.

Since 1947, the first floor of the Palazzo Borghese on the Tiber River in Rome has been the seat of the Embassy of Spain in Italy. The current ambassador is Miguel Ángel Fernández-Palacios, who was appointed by Pedro Sánchez's government on October 12, 2022.

Accreditation
In accordance with Article 87 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic, the President of the Republic is responsible for the reception and accreditation of foreign ambassadors. Therefore, the Spanish ambassadors in Italy must be accredited to the president once they arrive in the Cisalpine country. During the monarchy this attribution corresponded to the King of Italy, according to the Statuto Albertino of 1848.

However, as it is a semi-presidential republic, the Italian government is responsible for directing foreign policy and the relationship with the ambassadors accredited to Italy.

Demarcation
The Spanish embassy in Italy is also accredited in:


 * Republic of San Marino: San Marino established diplomatic relations with Spain in 1978, and at ambassadorial level in 1992, although since its origins the Consular affairs of this European republic have depended on the Spanish Embassy in Rome.

In the past the embassy in Rome was accredited to:


 * Republic of Malta: Malta was also included in Rome's demarcation from 1969 to 1977 when a permanent mission was established in Valletta. This embassy was suppressed in 1998, and became dependent again on the Spanish Embassy in Rome. This situation continued until 2004 when the embassy in the island country was reestablished.


 * Republic of Albania: Spain and Albania established diplomatic relations on September 12, 1986, although Consular affairs in Tirana depended on the Spanish Embassy in Belgrade until 1993 when they became dependent on that of Rome. Finally, in 2006 the Spanish government created a Spanish Embassy in Albania.