The Italian Cultural Institute will present a series of films by Ettore Scola at the Sofia International Film Festival, in homage to the master of Italian cinema, from 22 March to 5 April 2012. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreMinister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi spoke by telephone with Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna regarding the two Italian nationals abducted in the Indian State of Orissa. Minister Krishna updated Minister Terzi on the latest developments, confirming the Indian authorities’ maximum commitment, at both Federal and State level, to achieving a positive solution. Minister Terzi […]
Read moreThe United States Senate joined in the celebrations surrounding the 150th anniversary of Italian unity, with a resolution recognising the unification and the opening of “warm and lasting” relations between the American and Italian peoples. Resolution 394, proposed by Senator John Kerry, President of the Foreign Relations Committee, and approved by Congress, acknowledges the “enormous […]
Read more“Stati Uniti, Unione Europea e Paesi emergenti: nuovi equilibri economici e di sicurezza” (fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Magnifico Rettore,Signor Presidente della Regione,Signor Sindaco, Signor Presidente della Provincia, Signor Comandante dell’Accademia della Guardia di Finanza,Signor Presidente della Conferenza dei Rettori,Chiarissimi Professori e cari studenti,Signore e Signori,sono molto lieto di essere in questa prestigiosa […]
Read moreBriefing by Head of the Press and Institutional Communication Service, Giuseppe Manzo (Tuesday 20 March 2012, 11:30, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sala Saraceno). On Tuesday 20 March at 11:30 the Head of the Foreign Ministry Press and Institutional Communication Service Giuseppe Manzo will hold the customary periodical briefing with the accredited press to go over […]
Read moreNell’anniversario delle prime proteste contro il regime siriano di Assad, l’Onu entra di nuovo in campo con una nuova iniziativa (quella annunciata a Ginevra) finalizzata, nell’immediato, a fermare la repressione mentre alla decisione dell’Italia di sospendere l’attività della propria Ambasciata a Damasco è seguita quella delle sei monarchie arabe del Golfo che hanno annunciato di […]
Read moreOn Tuesday 20 March at 11:30 the Head of the Foreign Ministry Press and Institutional Communication Service Giuseppe Manzo will hold the customary periodical briefing with the accredited press to go over Minister Giulio Terzi’s calendar of upcoming international appointments For accreditation send an e-mail to: accreditamentostampa@esteri.it, or a fax to: 06-36912122. Admittance to the […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Staffan de Mistura met today at the foreign ministry in Rome with Pakistani Minister for Minority Affairs Paul Bhatti, a Catholic, the Prime Minister’s Special Advisor and brother of Shahbaz Bhatti (Minister for Minority Affairs killed last March). Their discussions centred on the status of minority protections and inter-faith dialogue in […]
Read moreThe Summit of Heads of State and Government of NATO Member States will be held in Chicago (United States) on 20 and 21 May 2012. Media representatives wishing to cover the event may apply for accreditation, no later than 13 April 2012, by following the instructions provided at http://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID-3439894D-CD4C9794/natolive/news_85164.htm. Find additional information at: NATO Media […]
Read moreOn the anniversary of the protests against the Assad regime, the UN gets back in the game with new initiatives (such as the one announced in Geneva) aimed, over the short run, at stopping the repression. Italy’s decision to suspend the activities of its embassy in Damascus was followed by announcement from the six Gulf […]
Read moreItaly considers protection of the lives, safety and well being of the hostages an absolute value, and remains “clearly against the payment of ransoms”. The message Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi’ brought to Algiers was a clear one. Although the visit was mainly intended to focus on economic cooperation, it was impossible to neglect […]
Read more“We need to display confidence and tenacity”, asserted Under-Secretary De Mistura in an interview for “Unomattina” on the two Italian marines being tried in an Indian court. For the moment “the ballistics evidence is crucial. If it emerges that the bullets are not Italian we will be bringing them home soon. If the results are […]
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