Minister Terzi discusses the situation in Syria by phone with Minister Davutoglu

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi had a telephone conversation today with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that focused mainly on developments in Syria. The two ministers agreed on the need for the international community to increase pressure on the Syrian regime, in view of the imminent adoption of a new Arab League action plan. […]

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Minister Terzi and Mayor of Rome Alemanno sign protocol establishing the “Osservatorio della libertà religiosa”

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi and Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno signed a protocol of understanding today at the foreign ministry in Rome establishing the “Osservatorio della libertà religiosa” (Observatory for Religious Freedom) for the study, analysis and monitoring of freedom of worship around the world. During the signing ceremony Minister Terzi reconfirmed Italy’s […]

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IRAN: Nuclear facilities – “severe and effective sanctions now inevitable”

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

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Italy’s role in the Mediterranean – Terzi travels to the Arab spring countries and then on to Paris

Minister Giulio Terzi’s mission to the Mediterranean – an Italian foreign policy priority often stressed by the minister himself where Italy intends to play a frontline role – includes visits to Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, key Arab spring countries, as well as to Paris to meet with his colleague Alain Juppé and Secretary of State […]

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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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