ISPI: Religion and international relations, Trento, 18—19 October
The debate between the Western and Muslim democracies will be the topic of the 4th meeting on “Religion and International Relations”, which runs from 18 to 19 October 2012. The event is being promoted by the Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), the Analysis and Planning Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the […]
Read moreItaly-Israel: Technology-Science Commission meeting
The Italian-Israeli Commission for the implementation of the Industrial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, in force since 2002, took place in Rome on 15 October 2012. The joint evaluation conducted during the meeting led to the approval of a number of high-profile projects. Scientific and industrial cooperation will be a key […]
Read moreItalia-Mozambico – Terzi: cooperazione per la crescita, da donatori a partner (in translation)
Il Mozambico è un ”esempio virtuoso del ruolo che l’attivita’ di cooperazione puo’ avere come componente essenziale della politica estera”, in particolare per la crescita di un Paese uscito da una lunga e sanguinosa guerra civile. E’ il bilancio che il ministro Giulio Terzi ha tracciato al termine di un incontro alla Farnesina con il […]
Read moreWorld Food Day: Food security is a priority for Italy, says Terzi
The food security problem is “global, and an matter of great commitment by Italy and by this government. It is an Italian foreign policy priority”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the conference on “Nourish the Earth. Cultivate the Future” organised by the Farnesina, the Italian Permanent Mission to the UN […]
Read moreGrowth and food: Round table in Washington
What form should food security take in a situation of global demographic growth? This was the topic of a round table hosted by the Italian Embassy in Washington and attended by numerous experts in the sector. These included companies, embassies, the World Bank, The Inter-American Development Bank, journalists and bloggers. The topic, the challenges posed […]
Read moreKazakhstan. The Made-in-Italy brand takes centre stage with “Extra Ordinary Design”
“Made in Italy –Extra Ordinary Design”. That’s the title of the exhibition taking place in Almaty (in Kazakhstan) until 21 October 2012. The show, with products by distinguished brands on display, will give visitors a flavour of Italian design, fashion, technology, creativity – the Italian way of life, in short. The exhibition is linked to […]
Read moreEU: new sanctions against Syria and Iran – A political solution the only way in Damascus, says Terzi
The European Union upped the pressure on Iran and Syria by tightening the sanctions against those two nations. The decision was taken in the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg in which Minister Giulio Terzi participated, and is aimed at bringing Teheran back to the bargaining table on its nuclear programme and convincing the Damascus regime […]
Read moreWorld Food Day: Valensise comments on Italy’s role in the governance of world food security
The problem of food security “has universal importance and only a new balance in the use of resources will resolve it”. And in this regard, “Italy can and must play a very important role”, commented Foreign Ministry Secretary General Michele Valensise as he opened the conference “Nourish the Earth. Cultivate the Future”, organised by the […]
Read moreFrankfurt book fair, “Italy point opens”
Italian publishers made a strong showing at the 64th Frankfurt Book Fair, where “Italy Point”, representing a cross-section of the Association of Italian Publishers, was organised by the ICE-Agency for Foreign Promotion and Internationalisation of Italian businesses and the Ministry of Economic Development.
Read moreTerzi-Clinton meeting in Washington – Italy-US unity of intent in all crisis scenarios
Italy and the United States “are working in the same direction” on the main international dossiers, from the Syrian crisis to the Libyan and Afghan transitions. “We acknowledged a complete unity of intent on stabilisation and security reinforcement on all international scenarios from Libya, to Mali to Syria”, Minister Giulio Terzi explained at the end […]
Read more