“Italy-Israel Foundation for Culture and the Arts” established in Rome
Rome’s newly established “Italy-Israel Foundation for Culture and the Arts” falls fully within the scope of the foreign ministry Strategy for Growth strongly championed by Minister Terzi, which places culture in the forefront among the tools for the promotion and enhancement of Italian excellence abroad, particularly with regard to a country with which Italy maintains […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi made a visit to Mogadishu this morning – unannounced for reasons of security – where he met at Villa Somalia with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon Saacid. The last visit by an Italian foreign minister to Mogadishu was in 1992, and this by Minister […]
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On Minister Giulio Terzi’s instructions, Ambassador of Italy to Tripoli Giuseppe Buccino met with President with the Libyan National Congress Mohamed El-Mgarief to express appreciation for this latter’s statements in the interests of ending the clashes in Beni Walid, where the situation remains alarming. Mgarief thanked the ambassador for the message from Minister Terzi, who […]
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“On Minister Terzi’s instructions, the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv, in collaboration with the foreign ministry in Rome, immediately set to closely monitoring developments in the situation in order to provide any assistance necessary to ensuring the safety of the Italian nationals on board the Flotilla”.
Read moreMinister Terzi condemns the attack in Lebanon
“This cowardly act of violence merits the strongest possible condemnation”. This was the comment by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, who expressed his “deepest condolences” for the victims, on today’s deadly attack in the Ashafriyeh neighbourhood of Beirut. “This was a brutal and unacceptable act of terrorism designed to undermine national cohesion in Lebanon. Those responsible […]
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“We welcome and support a resolution that reflects the Italian Government’s positions”. The comment was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, with reference to the Resolution on Syria approved by the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Bucharest this morning. “Italy’s efforts”, underscored Terzi, “have always been to achieve the same objectives as those set […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his deep satisfaction with the release of the Italian fishing boat “Artemide”, which was allowed to set sail for Italy from the port of Alexandria this morning. The fishing boat, detained since 3 October, was released thanks to the full collaboration of the Egyptian authorities and the decisive […]
Read moreItaly’s election to UPU councils confirms international pre-eminence, says Terzi
“Italy’s election to the Universal Postal Union’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council confirms our absolute international pre-eminence in this sector”. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment on the elections held in Doha during the Organisation’s Congress. “This result was made possible”, Terzi continued, “by the foreign ministry’s intense collaboration with the Italian Postal […]
Read moreItaly – Oman: new joint commission soon to foster business contacts and investments
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met at the foreign ministry in Rome today with Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman, Sayyd Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Their discussions confirmed a common intention to build on relations between the two countries, especially in economic and business sectors. It was agreed that […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” today for the appointment of Professor Romano Prodi as UN Special Envoy for the Sahel, extending his “best wishes for the task ahead” and assuring “full support in his new mission”. “Secretary General Ban ki-Moon’s choice”, Minister Terzi asserted, “is the highest recognition of the […]
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