Italy-Slovenia: 20 years of fruitful relations, says Terzi

“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, we are also celebrating, through the arts, the fruitful and dynamic bilateral relationship between Italy and Slovenia”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he and his Slovenia colleague, Karl Erjavec, opened the exhibition entitled “Visual Identity: design for […]

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ICE – Moda Made in Italy in mostra alla “CHIC 2012” di Pechino (in translation)

Con una prima iniziativa realizzata presso la “Chic” di Pechino – principale rassegna del comparto moda in Cina in programma dal 26 al 29 marzo – prende il via oggi il progetto Moda Made in Italy in Cina, finanziato dal Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico e realizzato dall’ICE- Agenzia per la promozione all’estero e l’internazionalizzazione delle […]

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Conference at the Embassy of Italy in Moscow – Investment opportunities in Russia for Italian firms

“Investment opportunities for Italian firms in Russia in support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)”, were illustrated at the Embassy of Italy in Moscow for the benefit of over 70 representatives of firms active in the Russian Federation market. Also outlined was the experience of Indesit, which has major plants in the […]

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Italy-Romania: we support Bucharest’s entry into the Schengen area, says Terzi

Italy is a “strong supporter” of Romania’s entry into the Schengen area for the free circulation of European citizens, and the question has reached a “highly important juncture”. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment at the end of a meeting at the foreign ministry in Rome with his Romanian counterpart Cristian Diaconescu. Terzi underscored, the […]

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Ecuador – debt conversion to save the environment

Minister Terzi discussed a debt conversion agreement while meeting at the foreign ministry in Rome with Vice-President of the National Assembly of Ecuador Juan Carlos Cassinelli, here for a series of parliamentary meetings and encounters with the Ecuadoran community. The debt conversion agreement will allow the government of Ecuador to use the resulting resources to […]

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16.15 – Italian marines: postponement of High Court of Kerala’s decision on jurisdiction is a sign of close attention to procedures. Message from the Head of State to the Minister “strong encouragement to continue in the task of obtaining the rapid release of Paolo Bosusco”

“This is a sign that procedural questions are being evaluated very carefully”. This was Minister Terzi’s comment on the new postponement of the High Court of Kerala’s decision on jurisdiction over the case of the two Italian servicemen. “Our legal team is continuing its action”, added Terzi. He defined as “important” the meeting between the […]

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SYRIA: Damascus considers the Annan proposals supported by the UN

The Syrian Government has responded to the six-point plan proposed by the United Nations and Arab League Special Envoy for Syria, Kofi Annan, who has invited Syrian President Assad to put his country’s commitments into immediate effect. The goal of the plan is to bring an immediate end to all the violence and human rights […]

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MFA–Bank of Italy: together to illustrate and promote the Italian economy abroad

“The excellent collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bank of Italy has made it possible to illustrate the fundamentals of the Italian economy and the measures adopted by the Monti Government to revitalise ‘System Italy’ to best effect in the major global financial cities”. These were the words of Minister Giulio Terzi […]

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Mozambique: Eni makes new natural gas discovery in the region

ENI has further consolidated its position in Mozambique with the discovery, announced today 17 March 2012, of a new natural gas deposit. The find was made at the Mamba North East 1 well, the third drilled by ENI in Area 4 of the Rovuma River basin (in the north of the country), about 50 km […]

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Press notice detail

The customary briefing by the Head of the Press and Institutional Communication Service, Giuseppe Manzo, will take place on Wednesday 28 March at 12.00 Also attending the briefing will be the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Staffan De Mistura, who in a few days will be travelling to India. To obtain accreditation, simply send an email […]

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SEOUL: Cooperation against nuclear terrorism – Italy’s priority: protection for peoples and environment

Strong national and international cooperation against nuclear terrorism, one of the most challenging threats to international security. That is the commitment of the 53 Heads of States and Government, as set out in the communiqué approved at the close of the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. Italy, with Prime Minister Mario Monti’s intervention, stressed […]

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Latin America a key actor on the 21st century stage. Meetings and opportunities

“Latin America a key actor on the 21st century stage. Meetings and opportunities” is the subject of the first cycle of conferences for Latin American Ambassadors taking place at the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) from 28 March to 23 May 2012. The initiative is intended as an opportunity for representatives of the diplomatic and business […]

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