Female genital mutilation – Abolish this cruel practice as soon as possible, urges Terzi
A new impetus for the campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM), the aim being a worldwide ban in the shortest time possible. This is Italy’s goal in promoting a two-day conference at the Farnesina on policies to combat a practice of which 140 million girls worldwide are victims. A practice that affects not just Africa […]
Read moreWe must promote a USA-EU free trade area, says Terzi
The European Union and the United States must create a trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (TAFTA) if we are to emerge more quickly from the tunnel of the crisis. The point was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, opening a workshop on trans-Atlantic relations organised by the Farnesina in collaboration with the Institute for International Affairs […]
Read moreFemale genital mutilation – Ban as soon as possible, urges Terzi
“Our goal is a complete ban on this cruel practice in the shortest time possible […] Although there are obstacles, the results so far have been encouraging”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, at the close of an event on the topic of female genital mutilation. Promoted by “Non c’è pace senza […]
Read moreAN ITALIAN APPOINTED TO LEAD THE PRINCIPALITY’S ORCHESTRA
The new artistic and musical director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo is an Italian, Carlo Gianluigi Gelmetti, who for a year has been working closely with the Orchestra. The appointment of this Italian maestro confirms the significant Italian presence in the Principality’s cultural and social life and strengthens the collaboration between the two countries. […]
Read moreTOURISM – ITALY IS A TOP DESTINATION FOR THE SPANISH
The International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid has come to a close. The Fair is the tourism sector’s most important fair in Spain and one of the main international events for the industry. The Italian pavilion displayed the “Italia: Much More” slogan, and featured displays by Sardinia, Puglia and Campania Regions, with 7 Italian tour […]
Read moreUSA – year of italian culture opens in Boston
The Boston events for the Year of Italian Culture in the US got off to a great start, attracting about 7,000 people eager to celebrate the best of Italy’s arts and traditions. Highlights included the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s homage to Verdi, with an exquisite Requiem, a performance of his “Rigoletto” by the Boston Youth Symphony […]
Read moreDUBAI – GRANDI PROSPETTIVE DA FIERA ARAB HEALTH (in translation)
Si è conclusa il 31 gennaio la fiera Arab Health, manifestazione del settore sanitario e medicale che si è svolta a Dubai. Circa 80mila i visitatori, oltre 3.500 gli espositori provenienti da 62 paesi e 32 i padiglioni nazionali. Le 160 aziende italiane presenti in Fiera “hanno dimostrato una fortissima attenzione e interesse a non […]
Read moreUN: Ministerial at the Farnesina – we’re working for a more open and democratic Security Council
Italy has been working for over two years for a United Nations Security Council that is “more open to democratic criteria and with more space for smaller countries”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the end of a ministerial at the Farnesina on Security Council reform, which was attended by over […]
Read moreSyria. Terzi: Belluomo is safe. Satisfaction and relief. Thanks to the Crisis Unit and all the State apparatus, says minister.
“He’s safe and we expect to see him soon back in Italy”, were Minister Giulio Terzi’s words as he announced the conclusion of the affair regarding Italian technician Mario Belluomo, abducted in Syria on 12 December. “At this time”, Terzi continued, “along with great satisfaction for this positive outcome, I would like to express my […]
Read moreITALY-CHINA: TERZI RECEIVES MA ZHAOXU. In the margins of Rome meeting on UN
Italy’s excellent relations with China and preparations for the next bilateral Governmental Committee meeting were the focus of discussions today between Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi and Deputy Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Ma Zhaoxu. During the meeting, held today in the margins of the “New Approaches to the Security Council […]
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