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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Terzi in Asia: New markets and investment in Italy. Visit to Myanmar – support for the democratic process

23 April 2012 MYANMAR: EU suspends sanctions. “Free all political prisoners”. Advance reforms, says Terzi Meeting in Luxembourg, the EU foreign ministers (Under-Secretary Marta Dassù represented Italy) decided to suspend sanctions against Myanmar for one year, with the sole exception of the weapons embargo, and now await Myanmar’s” unconditional release of the remaining political prisoners […]

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PARIS – Italian embassy hosts introduction of new Piaggio

The world press introduction of the new Piaggo X10 was held at the Embassy of Italy in Paris from 17 to 20 April. Sector journalists took “test drives” through the city. Major contribution to the Restoration Fund The Piaggio Group was able to contribute €50,000 to the fund for the restoration of the Hotel de […]

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ISTANBUL – Veronesi Foundation introduces the “Science for Peace” international symposium

Ambassador of Italy to Turkey Gianpaolo Scarante hosted a press conference on 19 April at Palazzo Venezia in Istanbul introducing the international symposium “Science for Peace”, promoted by the Veronesi Foundation in collaboration with Turkish research institutes. Illustrious scientists from around the world are expected to attend the symposium, to be held in October. Prof. […]

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Minister Terzi expresses concern over the Iranian President’s visit to the Island of Abu Musa

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has expressed concern over the tensions sparked by the visit by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Island of Abu Musa on 11 April 2012. He also expressed his appreciation of the moderate reaction by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates. Italy hopes that a peaceful […]

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ITALY-JAPAN: Photography masterpieces from 1860 to 1910 on display in Naples

The exhibition “Photography of Japan (1860-1910) – Masterpieces” opened on Saturday 21 April at Naples’ historic Villa Pignatelli under the patronage of the Italy-Japan Foundation. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.

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Pechino: Ambasciata italiana al fianco di Fiat per promuovere l’auto italiana in Cina (in translation)

La Fiat presenta i nuovi modelli in Cina, con il sostegno dell’Ambasciata italiana. Ieri, al quartiere d’arte contemporanea di Pechino “798”, Lapo Elkann ha presentato la “500 by Gucci”, una versione griffata dell’auto che ha fatto la storia delle utilitarie. L’evento ha attirato la curiosità delle numerose personalità del mondo imprenditoriale e dello spettacolo presenti, […]

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Italy-Russia: A key strategic partnership, says Terzi

The Minister is in Moscow for the Foreign Affairs-Defence “2+2” meeting. His comments: We share common values of democracy, freedom and respect for human rights. Excellent bilateral relations, an inter-governmental summit by year-end. Russian market an extraordinary opportunity for our enterprises. President Medvedev: “We want to develop relations with Italy in all possible ways”. Lavrov: […]

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Addis Abeba: Recital by soprano Anna Casale and pianist Nicolò Iucolano

The Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa has staged “Il tempo felice del canto – When Singing Came Easy,” a recital by soprano Anna Casale and pianist Nicolò Iucolano. The performance took place on Thursday 19 April 2012 in the Institute’s auditorium. The duo’s repertoire includes some of the most important chapters of Italian vocal […]

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