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The international seminar “More Europe on Defence”, organised by the MFA and the Defence Ministry, was held at the foreign ministry in Rome today. Its scope is to make a contribution to the preparations for the December 2013 session of the European Council and to the Italian Presidency of the European Union, with the aim […]
Read morePolitical and economic collaboration between Italy and the United States, the situation in the Middle East and Mediterranean and Italy’s commitment to the stabilisation of the world’s main crisis hotspots were the focus of foreign ministry S-G Michele Valensise’s meetings in Washington with officials of the State Department, Pentagon and National Security Council. Appreciation for […]
Read moreThe peace process, Syria and relations with Europe were the main themes of Minister Giulio Terzi’s meetings today in Jerusalem with a series of Israeli political leaders: education minister Gideon Saar and former foreign minister and probable justice minister and peace process coordinator of the next government Tizpi Livni, and national security advisor Yaacov Amidror. […]
Read more“Our very solid position, of which we are fully convinced and that is shared by many of our major international community partners, is that we are acting in full compliance with international legal standards and customary international laws and treaties”, Minister Giulio Terzi reiterated in Jerusalem, where he met with Israeli political leaders after speaking […]
Read more“Pinocchio” in tournee a New York e nel Connecticut: l’opera di Carlo Collodi é andata in scena nell’ambito del programma dell’Anno della Cultura italiana negli Stati Uniti. La rappresentazione ha riscosso un grande successo di pubblico nei vari spettacoli allestiti presso la Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, l’auditorium della Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi e la Central Connecticut […]
Read moreCelebration of the Year of Italian Culture in the USA continues with a variety of events, including a tribute to Rita Levi Montalcini organised for International Women’s Day and a performance of “Pinocchio” by Finazzer Flory. Next event 21 March Consul General of Boston Giuseppe Pastorelli announced a round table discussion on the reconstruction of […]
Read moreA workshop was held yesterday on “Italo-Brazilian Cooperation in Infrastructure Development”. Organized by the Embassy of Italy, the workshop was attended by over 250 institutional and business world representatives from both countries (50 Brazilian firms and 70 Italian groups). Sustainable use of resources fosters economic development The workshop sessions were opened by Minister for the […]
Read moreI am truly honored to speak at the 13th Herzliya Conference. During my years as Ambassador to Israel, I had the opportunity to appreciate what a peak of excellence this forum represents in producing deep and innovative insight on regional and international affairs. Coming back always feels a little bit like coming home. As you […]
Read moreThe global security risks associated with a nuclear-empowered Iran, the challenges of the Arab Spring, the need for decisive international action regarding the Syrian crisis and, at the same time, for a Europe closer to the Mediterranean and the Middle East: these were the themes Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi submitted to the attention […]
Read moreMinister Giulio Terzi is in Israel for the 13th Herzliya Conference, organised by the IPS-IDC and based on the Munich Security Conference. It is the main strategic forum for analysis of stability and security-related issues in the Middle East. The conference’s specific focus covers the Greater Middle East and macro-regional risk assessment, Israeli foreign affairs […]
Read moreA resounding success for the “Jewels of Italy” show arranged by the ICE and Vicenza Fiere, with the support of the Consulate General, for the 30th annual Hong Kong Jewellery Fair. Italy was the fair’s largest participant with 172 vendors – up 27% over 2012 – and stood out for the quality of the products […]
Read moreTo celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Saudi Arabia the Italian Culture and Recreation Club in Jeddah mounted “Quo Vides, Totum”, an exhibition of the work of photographer Teresa Emanuela inspired by the thoughts of the philosopher Seneca. The artist will also offer photography workshops and guided tours to local schools. Read […]
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