Human Rights: We must promote the European Convention, says Terzi

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has signed up to the Council of Europe campaign to support and promote the European Convention of Human Rights. “I’ve joined the Council of Europe initiative”, said the Minister on Twitter, noting that for over 60 years the Convention’s goal has been to ensure that the fundamental freedoms are respected. A […]

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HERAT – Young graduates learning italian

A pilot course in Italian has been celebrated in Herat, as part of the broad range of Italian initiatives in Afghanistan. The course, which received funding from the Foreign Ministry at the end of 2012, is attracting keen interest from the local community. It is seen as a significant opportunity for young graduates in giving […]

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Minister Terzi’s interview with Corriere della Sera

ROME – At the meeting of the “High Level Group on Syria” scheduled for 28 February 2013 in Rome, Italy and the European countries’ proposal to the United States will be for “greater flexibility” in measures supporting the opposition to Assad’s regime. Most notably, they will ask for the “non-lethal” military aid to be extended […]

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Country presentation Somalia – Italy can play a leading role in economic regeneration, says Terzi

Italy can play a leading role in the economic growth of Somalia, which has at last emerged from an arduous transition after 20 years of civil war. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he opened the country presentation on Somalia at the Farnesina. The presentation illustrated investment opportunities in the country […]

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Cooperation: 56 fire-fighting vehicles worth €11M for Egypt

Italy has donated 56 fire-fighting vehicles to Egypt, worth around 11 million euros in total, as part of Italian Development Cooperation’s “commodity aid” programme. The donation was formalised in Cairo at a ceremony with the new Italian Ambassador, Maurizio Massari. The vehicles, seven of which are small, 46 medium sized and 3 with ladders reaching […]

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LEBANON – Italy promoting educational inclusion for children with disabilities

Promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities in Lebanon’s primary schools. That is the aim of the pilot project being conducted by Gruppo di Volontariato Civile, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), along with the Youth Association for the Blind. The project was presented in Beirut during a meeting at the Lebanese Education Ministry. The initiative was […]

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Buenos Aires – ‘Io non ho paura’ by Salvatores at the italian cultural institute

The “Made in Italy” film season continues at the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires with “Io non ho paura”, directed by Gabriele Salvatores in 2003. The film, called “El secreto” in Spanish, will be shown in Italian with Spanish sub-titles. It won three “Silver Ribbons” in 2003 and a David di Donatello prize in […]

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TOURISM – agreement between gnudi and the unwto

Meeting the needs of people with disabilities and ensuring that tourism sites and structures are accessible, as a key element in promoting tourism. This was the topic discussed at the international conference on “Accessibility in Tourism: an ethical value, a business opportunity”, which took place in Milan during the 33rd edition of the BIT, the […]

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LJUBLJANA – ITALIAN BANKING AND BUSINESS FORUM A GREAT SUCCES

The strong points of the Italian system and the outlook for trade with Slovenia. These were the key issues discussed at the “Italian Banking and Business Forum” at the Economics Faculty of the city’s university. The event was organised at the initiative of the Italian Embassy in Slovenia in agreement with the Institute for Foreign […]

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Syria: Italy sends new humanitarian aid – helping the refugees is our priority, says Terzi

Acting on Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s instructions, Italian Development Cooperation has sent a new consignment of humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees to the Syrian-Turkish border. “The humanitarian emergency caused by the conflict”, underscored Terzi, “continues to be extremely serious and the conditions of the Syrian people, who are paying an unacceptable price, are the constant […]

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SPACE: A PRIORITY FOR Italian FOREIGN POLICY, SAYS VALENSISE

For the Italian Foreign Ministry “supporting the entire system that fosters the development of space initiatives is a key priority”, in view of the sector’s “essential role in an increasingly global economy and its impact on international relations in the sector”. The points were underscored by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

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TERZI RECEIVES THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AT THE FOREIGN MINISTRY: DETERMINED TO COMBAT INTOLERANCE AND FOSTER INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE. HONOUR AWARDED TO KANTOR, PHILANTHROPIST AND KEY FIGURE IN COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received the Executive Committee of the World Jewish Congress – a UN-accredited organisation that represents Jewish communities around the world – at the Foreign Ministry today. One of the organisation’s principal aims is to fight anti-Semitism and promote peace in the Middle East and inter-faith dialogue with Christians and Muslims. During […]

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