Press release: Italy joins the “Friends of Mediation” group. Minister Terzi pleased
Italy has officially become a member of the Friends of Mediation Group and will participate in the group’s summit in February in Istanbul. The group, which was formed on the initiative of Finland and Turkey and has the support of President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al Nasser, has the aim of fostering the […]
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“Le drammatiche notizie che giungono dalla Nigeria, dove nella citta’ di Kano la setta islamista radicale Boko Haram ha perpetrato un atroce eccidio, suscitano orrore e sgomento”. E’ il commento del Ministro degli Esteri Giulio Terzi, che nell’ esprimere ” la più ferma condanna per questo orrendo crimine” ha sottolineato “la necessita’ che la comunita’ […]
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“Le drammatiche notizie che giungono dalla Nigeria, dove nella citta’ di Kano la setta islamista radicale Boko Haram ha perpetrato un atroce eccidio contro la comunita’ cristiana, suscitano orrore e sgomento”. E’ il commento del Ministro degli Esteri Giulio Terzi, che nell’ esprimere ” la più ferma condanna per questo orrendo crimine” ha sottolineato “la […]
Read moreManzo new spokesperson, new assignment for Massari
In view of Italy’s renewed and increasingly intense and dynamic attention for the southern shores of the Mediterranean, one year on from the Arab spring, which it considers a strategic foreign policy priority, Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi has decided to appoint a Special Envoy for the Countries of the Mediterranean and the Arab […]
Read moreItalian abducted in Punjab, Pakistan
The foreign ministry confirmed the abduction of an Italian citizen today in Multan, southern Punjab, Pakistan. As soon as the news was received, the Foreign Ministry Crisis Unit immediately activated all channels by which to monitor the situation and facilitate its positive conclusion. Minister Terzi has asked to be kept advised of all developments. The […]
Read moreMinister Terzi speaks by telephone with German foreign minister Westerwelle
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi had a cordial telephone conversation this morning with German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle. During the conversation Minister Terzi expressed his deep sympathies for the tragic loss of German lives in the wreck of the Concordia, assuring that he was in close contact with the Civil Defence Department and that […]
Read moreDirect contact with Ethiopian authorities on the attack in the Afar region
On Minister Giulio Terzi’s instructions, Ambassador to Addis Ababa Renzo Rosso has urgently requested a meeting with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister for the purpose of obtaining a complete and detailed account of the tragic episode in the Afar region, with particular regard for the eventual involvement of Italian citizens. The meeting will take place this […]
Read moreMinister Terzi meets with new FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi received new FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva at the foreign ministry in Rome today.The meeting offered an opportunity to review concerns such as food security and price increases. The minister underscored Italy’s “preferred relationship” with the nucleus of United Nations agencies headquartered in Rome, FAO in particular, […]
Read moreMinister Terzi meets with a delegation of the Columbus Citizens Foundation
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met at the foreign ministry in Rome today with a delegation of the Columbus Citizens Foundation led by President Frank Guarini and Chairman Louis Tallarini. The delegation is on a visit to Italy to introduce a series of initiatives in support of the earthquake-devastated city of l’Aquila. The foundation […]
Read moreFirst meeting of the Spending Review Commission chaired by Minister Terzi
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi chaired the first meeting of the Spending Review Commission today. Within the broader context of an overall review of public administration expenditures, the Commission’s task over coming weeks will be to compile a detailed report, employing the criteria of transparency and consideration of the demands of the parliament and […]
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