Alarm at the foreign ministry over start of uranium enrichment at Iran’s Fordow plant

“The Iranian government’s decision to begin uranium enrichment at the Qom-Fordow plant is cause for deep concern and deserving of the firmest condemnation”. The statement came from foreign ministry spokesperson Maurizio Massari, according to whom “Teheran is unfortunately demonstrating its intention to move in the opposite direction to that recommended in IAEA and United Nations […]

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Minister Terzi speaks with his Danish counterpart Villy Søvndal

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi spoke by telephone today with his Danish counterpart Villy Søvndal. Along with his hopes for Denmark’s successful turn as President of the European Union, for which Minister Terzi assured Italy’s undivided support, Terzi expressed Italy’s concurrence with the priorities outlined by the Danish government, in particular the multi-year financial […]

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The interview: “System Italy” has room for growth throughout the world

Economic diplomacy is set to act as a beacon in promoting an effective presence for Italy throughout the world. So stated Minister Giulio Terzi in the interview published in the December 2011 edition of the “Diplomazia economica italiana” newsletter. What are the geographical and strategic priorities for Italian Economic Diplomacy in 2012? The priorities of […]

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Minister Terzi names Hon. Boniver Honorary Special Envoy

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi conferred two honorary appointments of strategic importance to the foreign ministry’s activities and the nation’s international undertakings: Special Envoy for Humanitarian Emergencies and the Consequences of Climate Change in the Countries of the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, and member of the Spending Review Committee. The minister intends […]

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Mediterranean: Italy’s role – Terzi, missions in key Arab spring countries

Minister Giulio Terzi will be making stops in the key Arab spring countries of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya on his mission to the Mediterranean, one of Italian foreign policy priorities often underscored by the Minister himself; an area where Italy is intent to play a prominent role. Meeting in Tunis on 6 January with Prime […]

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La Presse de Tunisie

M. Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata, ministre italien des A.E., effectue à partir d’aujourd’hui une visite en Tunisie au cours de laquelle il s’entretiendra avec les nouveaux responsables tunisiens. A cette occasion, il a accordé une interview à La Presse dans laquelle il a parlé du changement démocratique intervenu en Tunisie, des relations entre nos deux […]

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La Presse de Tunisie

M. Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata, ministre italien des A.E., effectue à partir d’aujourd’hui une visite en Tunisie au cours de laquelle il s’entretiendra avec les nouveaux responsables tunisiens. A cette occasion, il a accordé une interview à La Presse dans laquelle il a parlé du changement démocratique intervenu en Tunisie, des relations entre nos deux […]

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Interview detail

Minister Terzi firmly denounced and expressed his deep concern for today’s latest episode of violence against Christians in northern Nigeria, which resulted in the death of numerous Christians attending a wake. Despite the emergency measures adopted by the Nigerian authorities on 31 December last following previous attacks against Christians during the Christmas holidays, apprehension remains […]

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Australia: Italian talent at the Ballarat music festival

Italian musical talent will be a front-liner from 13 to 22 January at Ballarat in Australia within the context of the Ancient Music in Historic Places Festival arranged by the Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.

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LONGITUDE: Will the “social-network” bubble burst?

Are we going to see the social network bubble burst this year like the dot.com bubble did in 2000? The first 2012 issue of Longitude – under the editorship of Pialuisa Bianco and now on the newsstands – takes a long look, starting with an editorial by Minister Giulio Terzi.“A Common Euro-Mediterranean House” is Terzi’s […]

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Terzi, packed agenda as the year begins. First stop Tunis, then on to Cairo, Tripoli, Beirut, Paris and London

Minister Terzi has a January agenda packed with meetings and missions whose main focus will be the European and Mediterranean themes that are among Italy’s top foreign policy priorities. The minister’s first stop will be in Tunis on 6 January, where he will meet with new Prime Minister Jebali, President of the Republic Marzouki and […]

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Lebanon: Italy still a leader along the road to peace and development

The appointment of General Paolo Serra as UNIFIL mission commander is the latest in a series of acknowledgements of Italy’s commitment in Lebanon, and of our country’s contribution to the UN peacekeeping missions, as top G8-member supplier of troops and sixth largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget. Italy’s active role in Lebanon is part […]

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