SYRIA: Napolitano says “Yes” to diplomatic action – Annan: Damascus in favour of “peace plan”

Support for the diplomatic efforts of the “Friends of Syria” group and concerns over the exodus of thousands of refugees to Jordan. But also an exchange of views on the new regional equilibria in light of the “Arab Spring”. The President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, has met King Abdallah during his 3-day visit to […]

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Minister Terzi hails the way in which the election of Aung San Suu Kyi was run in Myanmar

“This is an historical moment for the cause of democracy, and a unique opportunity to encourage new openness in relations between the international community and Myanmar”. With these words Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” with the way in which yesterday’s election of Aung San Suu Kyi to the Parliament of […]

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LONGITUDE: China at a crossroads

The announcement of a drop in a growth rate that, nevertheless, remains high and that ensures China will, in any case, maintain major global positions, is under the spotlight of this issue of “Longitude”, the magazine directed by Pialuisa Bianco and available at newsstands as of 4 April, whose analysts examine the causes and effects […]

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MARINES: Jurisdiction ruling postponed again

The High Court in Kerala has once again postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. Indian foreign minister S.M. Krishna said that “it’s down to the court to decide how to overcome the impasse”, after a meeting in Trivandrum the Chief Minister […]

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SYRIA: In Napolitano’s talks in Jordan – Italy in the ‘core-group’ of Friends of the Syrian People

Head of State, Giorgio Napolitano, in the company of Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, is in Jordan for a three-day visit. His discussions will focus on relations between Rome and Amman, but his meetings with King Abdallah II, Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh, President of the Senate Taher Masri and Speaker of the Lower House […]

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Speech detail

(please check against actual speech delivered) Time is running out, both for the Syrian people, who have been suffering for too many months, and for our collective credibility. In Italy’s view the end of violence is the absolute priority, along with granting full and unhindered humanitarian access.Italy is ready to give its contribution under UN […]

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Speech by Minister Terzi at the Conference “Italy’s International Commitment to Religious Freedom”

(please check against actual speech delivered) Eminenza Reverendissima, Cardinale Mauro Piacenza, Prefetto della Congregazione per il Clero e Presidente della Fondazione di diritto pontificio “Aiuto alla Chiesa che soffre” Eccellenza Reverendissima, Mons. Dominique Mamberti, Segretario per i Rapporti con gli Stati On. Gianni Alemanno, Sindaco di Roma Eccellenze Reverendissime, Signore e Signori, “Nostra Signora d’Africa, […]

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Italia-USA: Washington’s ten most powerful women celebrated at the Italian Embassy

Some of the most powerful women of the Nation’s Capital graced Villa Firenze last night as Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero hosted the 2012 edition of the Giorgio Armani/Elle Magazine “Washington DC Power List” at his official residence. The event celebrated some of the biggest names of the Washington power elite, including U.S. Secretary of Labor […]

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Informazioni dell’Unità di Crisi per il cittadino

La facilità con cui oggi vengono intrapresi viaggi internazionali rende sempre piu’ necessario un atteggiamento responsabile da parte di quanti si recano all’estero per turismo o lavoro e comporta, con maggiore evidenza, la necessità di disporre di dettagliate informazioni e di una adeguata preparazione prima della partenza. Per favorire un viaggio consapevole e responsabile la […]

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Cooperation: Jordan – plan to protect Petra

UNESCO and the Jordan Government have signed a plan for the protection of Petra from earthquakes, floods and landslides. The plan is funded through Italian Cooperation’s multilateral channel. The document was signed by Hmeidi Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordan’s Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, and Anna Paolini, Director of the UNESCO office in Amman. Also present were […]

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MARINES: Kerala Court ruling postponed

The High Court in Kerala has postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. The Italian Defence Minister, Giampiero Di Paola, has met his Indian counterpart, A.K. Antony, in New Delhi. Under-Secretary Staffan De Mistura is returning to the Indian capital , for […]

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Fighting piracy: towards new rules? – Italy’s proposal is attracting EU followers

Italy has been examining the case of Italian oil tanker the “Enrica Lexie” – which will finally be allowed to leave the port of Kerala in the next few days – and the question of the two Italian marines arrested by the Indian authorities, within the broader context of the struggle against international piracy and […]

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