Innovation: the MFA receives the “G-Cloud Award”

The Head of Office IV of the Directorate General for Management and Information and Communications Technology, Francesco Lazzaro, has received the “G-Cloud Award” from the Minister for the Public Administration and Simplification, Filippo Patroni Griffi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only central government body to receive the award, along with the Treasury Department […]

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Human rights: Italy determined to combat sexual abuse of children, says Terzi

Italy is “united in its determination to combat the sexual exploitation and abuse of children”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he opened the second day of the international conference on “The Role of International Cooperation in combating sexual violence against children”. Also attending the conference were the Ministers for Welfare, […]

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Middle East: UN – Palestine must now resume talks. Well-considered decision by Palazzo Chigi, firm friendship with Israel

A “well-considered decision” by the Italian Government, a return to the negotiating table, Italy’s firm friendship with Israel. These are the key elements of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s response to journalists’ questions in the margins of the conference at the MFA on combating sexual violence against children, the day after the UN’s decision to accept […]

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Beirut: italian music takes centre stage at Lebanon’s National Day

Italian music took centre stage on Lebanon’s National Day, celebrated on 22 November, with a concert organised by the Italian Embassy in Beirut under the High Patronage of the Lebanese Prime Minister. The performance took place in the prestigious setting of the Grand Serail, Lebanon’s seat of government. Read more, in Italian.

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Tripoli: a concert to celebrate the return of the Cultural Institute

Two quintets from the opposite shores of the Mediterranean performed in Tripoli to celebrate the resumption of the activity of the Italian Cultural Institute in the Libyan capital. The initiative, organised by the Institute itself along with the Italian Embassy, was a great success, attracting an audience of hundreds to the Al Waddan Hotel. Read […]

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Palestine Resolution at the UN: Italy votes in favour

http://www.governo.it/Presidente/Comunicati/dettaglio.asp?d=69916

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Conferenza “Il ruolo della Cooperazione Internazionale nel combattere la violenza sessuale sui minori” (Farnesina, 30 novembre 2012)

Venerdì 30 novembre 2012, alle ore 9.00, alla Farnesina, il Ministro degli Esteri Giulio Terzi pronuncerà un intervento alla Conferenza Internazionale “Il ruolo della Cooperazione Internazionale nel combattere la violenza sessuale sui minori”, promossa dalla Direzione Generale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo del Ministero degli Affari Esteri, in collaborazione con il Consiglio d’Europa, il Dipartimento […]

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Minister Terzi’s speech at the conference on “Lombardy’s Enterprises and Global Markets: how to create value” (in Italian)

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Sono grato di questa opportunità di confronto con gli imprenditori lombardi sulla priorità del Paese: creare valore. La mia presenza testimonia il sostegno del Governo e della Farnesina ai processi di creazione del valore delle imprese italiane; ma vuole anche essere un riconoscimento al grande contributo che le […]

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Diplomacy for growth: Foreign demand crucial for the recovery, says Terzi

“Foreign demand is crucial for the economic recovery”.  This was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment at a conference in Milan organised by Assolombarda Promos–Milan Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was part of the MFA’s “diplomacy for growth” initiatives. “Exports make up 30% of GDP”, the Minister underscored, […]

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Venezuela: our Consulate General in Caracas is now on twitter and facebook

Our Consulate General has introduced a new service for Italian nationals living in Venezuela. As part of the “open Consulate” project, our mission in Caracas has set up a Twitter account (@conscaracas) and Facebook page (Consolato Generale d’Italia Caracas). Read more, in Italian.

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Luanda: exhibition by angolan artists closes the Italian season

Over 200 people attended the exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Angolan artists, and of mosaics produced by the School of Arts and Crafts in Rome. These, the closing events of the 12th Italian Cultural Season in Luanda, were organised in collaboration with the Uniao dos Artistas Plasticos Angolanos. Read more, in Italian.

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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EDITORS-IN-CHIEF: Reminder – Conference on “The Role of International Cooperation in Combating Sexual Violence against Children” (Foreign Ministry, Rome, 30 November 2012)

On Friday 30 November 2012, at 09.00, Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi will address the international Conference being held at the Farnesina on The Role of International Cooperation in Combating Sexual Violence against Children. The conference is being promoted by Italian Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, the Equal Opportunities Department, the Council […]

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