Human rights: Italy determined to combat sexual abuse of children, says Terzi
Italy is “united in its determination to combat the sexual exploitation and abuse of children”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he opened the second day of the international conference on “The Role of International Cooperation in combating sexual violence against children”. Also attending the conference were the Ministers for Welfare, […]
Read moreMiddle East: UN – Palestine must now resume talks. Well-considered decision by Palazzo Chigi, firm friendship with Israel
A “well-considered decision” by the Italian Government, a return to the negotiating table, Italy’s firm friendship with Israel. These are the key elements of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s response to journalists’ questions in the margins of the conference at the MFA on combating sexual violence against children, the day after the UN’s decision to accept […]
Read moreBeirut: italian music takes centre stage at Lebanon’s National Day
Italian music took centre stage on Lebanon’s National Day, celebrated on 22 November, with a concert organised by the Italian Embassy in Beirut under the High Patronage of the Lebanese Prime Minister. The performance took place in the prestigious setting of the Grand Serail, Lebanon’s seat of government. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreTripoli: a concert to celebrate the return of the Cultural Institute
Two quintets from the opposite shores of the Mediterranean performed in Tripoli to celebrate the resumption of the activity of the Italian Cultural Institute in the Libyan capital. The initiative, organised by the Institute itself along with the Italian Embassy, was a great success, attracting an audience of hundreds to the Al Waddan Hotel. Read […]
Read moreDiplomacy for growth: Foreign demand crucial for the recovery, says Terzi
“Foreign demand is crucial for the economic recovery”. This was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment at a conference in Milan organised by Assolombarda Promos–Milan Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was part of the MFA’s “diplomacy for growth” initiatives. “Exports make up 30% of GDP”, the Minister underscored, […]
Read moreVenezuela: our Consulate General in Caracas is now on twitter and facebook
Our Consulate General has introduced a new service for Italian nationals living in Venezuela. As part of the “open Consulate” project, our mission in Caracas has set up a Twitter account (@conscaracas) and Facebook page (Consolato Generale d’Italia Caracas). Read more, in Italian.
Read moreLuanda: exhibition by angolan artists closes the Italian season
Over 200 people attended the exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Angolan artists, and of mosaics produced by the School of Arts and Crafts in Rome. These, the closing events of the 12th Italian Cultural Season in Luanda, were organised in collaboration with the Uniao dos Artistas Plasticos Angolanos. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreSexual violence against children – Conference at the Farnesina. International initiatives must be placed on a systematic footing, says Belloni
The battle against sexual violence against children must be placed on a systematic footing by exchanging experiences and coordinating initiatives at the international level. That is the goal of the conference opened this morning at the Foreign Ministry in Rome. The conference is promoted by Italian Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, […]
Read more“System Italy”: new web portal to increase tourism in Sicily
Sicily has got a new digital look to attract growing numbers of tourists, with the new “’Sicilia 360” portal presented at the Farnesina in the presence of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi. Good practice to promotion the “country system” The aim is to exploit to best effect Sicily’s “economic potential and artistic and cultural treasures and […]
Read moreSanremo: avvio seminario di formazione su diritto umanitario e diritti umani (in translation)
Hanno preso avvio presso la sede dell’Istituto Internazionale di Diritto Umanitario di Sanremo, i lavori del secondo seminario di formazione sul diritto umanitario e i diritti umani destinato a 30 rappresentanti delle forze di sicurezza, magistrati e funzionari pubblici afgani, organizzato con il supporto del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della NATO. Il rispetto del […]
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