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Syria’s rebirth must necessarily follow the “Lebanon model”, a historic example in the Middle East of the possible co-existence of cultures and religions. “It’s not a utopia but a necessary policy”, insists Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, commenting on the visit by Pope Benedict XVI, “a visit that has imparted courage to the tolerant elements of […]

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The amnesty proclaimed by the Burmese authorities – which includes political prisoners, and is the third this year – bears witness to the Burmese Government’s intention to continue along the road of reforms. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, who noted that “in the context of the European Union’s decision to open […]

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Italy-China: Space biology research collaboration agreement

Italy and China are to collaborate in the field of radiobiology and biophysics applied to cosmic radiation, with the emphasis on industrial developments and terrestrial applications of biomedical interest. A framework collaboration agreement has been signed by ENEA, the University of Florence and the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences […]

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Burkina Faso – A priority country, says Terzi. Development Cooperation office to open

Burkina Faso will remain a priority country for Italy into the next 2-3 years in terms of cooperation. Indeed, Italian Development Cooperation will be opening an office in the capital, Ouagadougou. The announcement was made by Minister Terzi at the end of a meeting at the Farnesina with his counterpart from Burkina Faso, Yipene Djibril […]

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Italy will protect Canadian interests in Iran

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi announced today that Italy has decided to accept Canada’s request to represent their interests in Iran following the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Tehran. The decision was based on Italy’s historic relationship with a country that is an important friend and ally.Italy will take over the protection of Canadian interests […]

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Margherita Boniver, Minister Terzi’s Special Envoy for humanitarian emergencies, is preparing to leave for a 4-day mission to Lebanon and Jordan. In Beirut, she will be meeting members of the Lebanese government and representatives of Lebanese and international humanitarian agencies. She will also be visiting regions in northern Lebanon with a large presence of Syrian […]

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Russia: The italian presence at the Investment Forum in Sochi

A group of Italian companies will be attending the International Investment Forum Sochi 2012, in Russia. The Forum, which runs from 20 to 23 September, was organised with support from the government of the Russian Federation. The Italian delegation was coordinated by Confindustria and the Regional Internationalisation Agencies, with support from our Embassy in Moscow. […]

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Brazil, a road-show presenting the Italian university system

UNI-Italia is promoting a road-show to illustrate the Italian university system to Brazilian students and academic staff. The road-show will run from 19 to 23 September 2012 in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo and will provide new opportunities to develop collaboration agreements between Italian and Brazilian universities. The event was organised by Uni-Italia with […]

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Laboratorio Italia, a Budapest si discute l’attualità (in translation)

Debutta il 20 settembre all’Istituto italiano di cultura a Budapest ‘Laboratorio Italia’, uno spazio consacrato alla discussione di differenti discipline e importanti temi d’attualità. L’intento di questo ciclo di incontri, spiegano gli organizzatori, è far conoscere lo stato della riflessione e della ricerca italiane. La prima tavola rotonda sarà incentrata sul tema della gestione e […]

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De Mistura: «Serbia nell’Ue senza diktat » (IL PICCOLO)

De Mistura: «Serbia nell’Ue senza diktat » Fare politica estera in punta di piedi, lavorare ma in silenzio, senza clamori perché così i risultati si ottengono forse prima e meglio. È questa la “filosofia operativa” del sottosegretario agli Esteri Staffan de Mistura che però sotto l’aspetto del gentiluomo inglese di fine secolo, molto politically correct, […]

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Minister Terzi’s speech for the “International Day of Democracy: Promoting Tolerance and Peace”

(fa fede soltanto il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Vice-Presidente della Camera dei Deputati, Maurizio Lupi, Assistant Secretary General delle Nazioni Unite, Thomas Stelzer, Onorevoli Presidenti, Deputati e Senatori, Signore e Signori, sono lieto di rivolgermi a questa assemblea di parlamentari provenienti da tutto il mondo, nella giornata internazionale della democrazia e nella sessione conclusiva di questa […]

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Minister Terzi meets the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Bui Thanh Son

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Bui Thanh Son, at the Farnesina today. This was the third meeting for the two, after Minister Terzi’s visit to Vietnam in February 2012 with a trade delegation, and Deputy Minister Son’s participation in the ASEAN Awareness Forum in Rome […]

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