Under-Secretary Dassu’ at the Core Group of the Friends of the Syrian People

Under-Secretary Dassù took part in a meeting of the Core Group of the Friends of the Syrian People held in Paris on Thursday 19 April, along with the representatives of thirteen other nations that included Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United States and EU High Representative Cathy Ashton. The meeting produced unanimous agreement on the […]

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Pressure Builds for Tougher Line as Syria Is Said to Shun Peace Plan (versione originale) (in translation)

 

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ITALY-INDONESIA: Trade Minister in Jakarta indicates room for trade increase of $4.5-25 billion – attractive prospects, says Terzi

“There is room for investments by Italian firms, and for increasing trade from $4.5 billion to $25 billion, equal to 1% of the combined GDP of our two nations”, said Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan in the margins of a meeting in Jakarta with Minister Giulio Terzi, who defined prospects as “extremely attractive”.    

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TERZI IN JAKARTA: ambitious investment possibilities – MARINES: Indonesian support in multilateral forums

24 April – 11.00 – ITALY-INDONESIA: Trade Minister in Jakarta indicates room for trade increase of $4.5-25 billion – attractive prospects, says Terzi “There is room for investments by Italian firms, and for increasing trade from $4.5 billion to $25 billion, equal to 1% of the combined GDP of our two nations”, said Indonesian Trade […]

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Release of Italian ship the “Enrico Ievoli”

The foreign ministry today confirmed the release of the crew of the Italian ship the “Enrico Ievoli” on the coast of Somalia. Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, in Indonesia today on a mission to the Asian capitals, which will also being him to Burma/Myanmar and Brunei, made a press announcement after the Crisis Unit […]

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PIRACY: Italian ship the ‘‘Enrico Ievoli’’ and Italian crew of 6 released. Terzi “deeply satisfied with this positive outcome pursued with determination and professional skill by all institutional personnel involved”

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, in Jakarta on an official visit that will also bring him to Myanmar, announced the release of the Italian ship the “Enrico Ievoli” with its crew of 6 Italians, held hostage since 27 December when the ship was taken by pirates off the coast of Oman. The minister expressed […]

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European University Institute of Florence: Conference on Gaetano Martino, among the leaders of the european constructiona

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Convention of 19 April 1972 instituting the European University Institute of Florence, a conference was held on Thursday 19 April in Badia Fiesolana entitled “Gaetano Martino: the European vision and the Design of a University for Europe”.

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Kuwait City: La Scala Academy gives a concert

The 22 April concert by the La Scala Academy, organised by the Italian embassy in conjunction with Telethon Italia, was a great success. The programme, centred on the arias of the most celebrated Italian and European composers, featured the unparalleled performances of three artists (Pretty Yende, Soprano; Leonardo Cortellazzi, Tenor; Antonella Poli, Piano).To read more […]

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Myanmar: EU suspends sanctions for one year

Meeting in Luxembourg, the EU foreign ministers have decided to suspend the sanctions against Burma/Myanmar for one year, with the sole exception of the weapons embargo. On a visit to Southeast Asia (leaving tomorrow for Myanmar), Terzi asserted that the suspension of sanctions should serve to accelerate the reform process. The European sanctions, which expire […]

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MARINES: Indonesian minister to Terzi: we intend to convey Italy’s position to India “in the appropriate manner”

Regarding the case of the Italian marines “I understand both sides. I have heard Italy’s position and hope to be able to convey it in the appropriate manner, if that can be useful to the other party involved”, India that is. This was the assertion by Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa, after meeting with his […]

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Cooperation: Malindi, reconstruction of barrier reef

The Italian Cooperation is about to conclude a programme aimed at raising the local standard of living in an area approximately 30 km north of Malindi, on the Kenyan coasts, a vacation paradise for many Italians. The programme, carried out in collaboration with the Kenyan government’s Coast Development Agency, has already completed construction of a […]

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TERZI IN JAKARTA: Religious freedom a priority; Italy ready to work with Indonesia for religious co-existence

Defending religious freedom, inter-faith dialogue and religious minorities are “foreign policy priorities for Italy at all levels. We are ready to work side by side with Indonesia to encourage the religious co-existence in the region”. Ensuring freedom of worship around the world Opening the Italo-Indonesian conference on interfaith dialogue in Jakarta, Minister Giulio Terzi stressed […]

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