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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met on the sidelines of the 67th UN General Assembly today with Prime Minister Hasmin Thaçi and Foreign Minister Enver Hoxaj of Kosovo. Their discussions centred on Kosovo’s European prospects. Prime Minister Thaçi thanked Italy for its support for Kosovo’s integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions. Minister Terzi encouraged the Prime […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met today in the margins of the UN General Assembly with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya Sam K. Ongeri. Their talks centred on regional themes, in particular the stabilisation of Somalia, whose transition phase is now complete thanks to the joint commitment of Italy and Kenya. Minister Terzi […]
Read moreAttack in Nigeria: Minister Terzi’s reaction
“This latest in a long series of killings has shaken all of us, and I most firmly condemn it”, was Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi’s reaction to the news this morning of an attack on the Catholic Cathedral of St. John in northeast Nigeria that left many dead and wounded in its wake. Terzi […]
Read moreEritrea: Agreement on status of Italian schools
A new agreement on the status of Italian schools, and their staff, in Eritrea was signed today in Asmara. “This is an important result in revitalising the historic Italian presence in the country”, declared Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi. The Minister was commenting on the positive outcome of negotiations which he had personally pursued. The agreement […]
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Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi met the President of the Regional Government of Iraqi Kurdistan, Massoud Barzani, at the Farnesina today. The Kurdish leader is visiting Rome to attend an Alliance of Democrats meeting. The discussions highlighted Italy and Iraqi Kurdistan’s mutual intention to further develop their already close commercial relations. They also confirmed the Italian […]
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The amnesty proclaimed by the Burmese authorities – which includes political prisoners, and is the third this year – bears witness to the Burmese Government’s intention to continue along the road of reforms. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, who noted that “in the context of the European Union’s decision to open […]
Read moreItaly will protect Canadian interests in Iran
Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi announced today that Italy has decided to accept Canada’s request to represent their interests in Iran following the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Tehran. The decision was based on Italy’s historic relationship with a country that is an important friend and ally.Italy will take over the protection of Canadian interests […]
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Margherita Boniver, Minister Terzi’s Special Envoy for humanitarian emergencies, is preparing to leave for a 4-day mission to Lebanon and Jordan. In Beirut, she will be meeting members of the Lebanese government and representatives of Lebanese and international humanitarian agencies. She will also be visiting regions in northern Lebanon with a large presence of Syrian […]
Read moreMinister Terzi meets the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Bui Thanh Son
Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Bui Thanh Son, at the Farnesina today. This was the third meeting for the two, after Minister Terzi’s visit to Vietnam in February 2012 with a trade delegation, and Deputy Minister Son’s participation in the ASEAN Awareness Forum in Rome […]
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Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received Didier Burkhalter, the Councillor for Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, at the Farnesina today. The meeting confirmed their shared intention to strengthen relations between the two countries, not least in terms of bilateral trade. Italy is Switzerland’s second trading partner, and Switzerland is our third. The two Ministers reiterated […]
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