From US-EU cooperation to the promotion of women’s rights: Under-Secretary Dassù’s meetings in Washington

From relations with Latin America to the Trans-Atlantic bond; from United States-European Union cooperation to the promotion of women’s rights, to the political and economic situation in the Balkans. These were some of the key issues discussed by Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù during her visit to Washington from 21 to 23 February 2012. […]

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Havana: Sustainable development: italian universities at the higher education conference

Universities from Rome, Naples and Milan attended the 8th international higher education conference, “”Universidad 2012″, on sustainable development. The aim of the conference was to underscore the role and responsibilities of the higher education sector with respect to today’s society. The delegation from Rome’s “La Sapienza” University entered into agreements with the Universities of Havana, […]

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Somalia – Conferenza Londra. Terzi: chiudere transizione, coinvolgere islamici moderati (in translation)

Chiudere la fase di transizione con nuove istituzioni, coinvolgere gli islamici moderati nel processo di pace, maggiore trasparenza nella gestione degli aiuti: sono le priorità italiane per la stabilizzazione della Somalia illustrate dal Ministro Giulio Terzi alla conferenza internazionale di Londra. “Non accetteremo una ulteriore estensione della transizione” perché “lo status quo non è un’opzione”, […]

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Conference at the Foreign Ministry on Montessori Today: global outlook and intercultural aspects

“Montessori Today: global outlook and intercultural aspects” is the topic of the international conference taking place at the Foreign Ministry on 24 February 2012. The Conference will be opened at 09.30 by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi. Also taking part will be the Minister for Employment and Social Policies, Elsa Fornero, and the Under-Secretary for Education, […]

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Los Angeles-Italia Fest: from Argento to Avati, italian cinema frontlines in Hollywood

The “Los Angeles-Italia, Film, Fashion and Arts Fest” opened on 19 February at Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre – a strategic one week before the presentation of the Academy Awards. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.

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Italian Society for International Organisation (SIOI): Frattini is new president

Franco Frattini is the new President of the SIOI – the Italian Society for International Organisation. He was appointed by the special members’ meeting, at the proposal of the Board of Directors. Frattini succeeds Umberto La Rocca, SIOI President from 1993 to 2011 and a former Permanent Representative of Italy at the United Nations in […]

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Press notice detail

A reminder that an international conference on “Montessori Today: global outlook and intercultural aspects” will take place at the Foreign Ministry in Rome on 24 February 2012. The Conference will be opened at 09.30 by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi. Also taking part will be the Minister for Employment and Social Policies, Elsa Fornero, and the […]

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Speech detail

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) IntroductionI would like to thank both of you, Dr. Scheidt and Professor Nonnenmacher, for organising this event and for your kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be here with you today. An epoch-making invention: the European UnionDistinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,Let me start with the words of […]

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Minister Terzi meets Nicaraguan the Foreign Minister, Samuel Santos Lopez

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received the Foreign Minister of Nicaragua, Samuel Santos Lopez, at the Foreign Ministry in Rome today. During their discussion, the two ministers focused on the great potential for further economic collaboration by enterprises in their two countries. Potential that is particularly evident in strategic sectors such as geothermal energy and infrastructure, […]

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“Somalia at the point of no return”, says Terzi (Avvenire)

The question had to be asked, even if Giulio Terzi has chosen for days not to speak in public about the issue, except at yesterday’s [22 February 2012] hearing before the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee. A question that concerns the case of the two sailors arrested in India, accused of killing two fishermen from Kerala, […]

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Minister Terzi condemns the killing of journalists Remi Ochlik and Marie Colvin in Homs

“This is terrible news. It merits the strongest condemnation and is a cause of great indignation”. These were Minister Terzi’s words on hearing of the killing of journalists Remi Ochlik and Marie Colvin in Homs. “This brutality is made all the more intolerable by the fact that the victims are two journalists bearing witness, in […]

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Somalia – London Conference (23 February). Strong demand for Italian role, a meeting in Rome in near future, says Terzi

Mobilising the international community to make a stronger commitment to the pacification process in Somalia. That is the goal of the international conference on Somalia taking place in London on 23 February 2012, where Italy will be represented by Minister Terzi. A goal that can achieved by taking advantage of the gradual improvement in security […]

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