Asia e Oceania

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21 May 2012

Nato Summit: first operational phase of missile-defence system launched; Rasmussen urges Russia to cooperate

During the second day of the NATO summit in Chicago, the allies launched the first operational phase of a missile defence system that will be capable by the end of 2015 of defending the countries and populations of its 28 member countries from the growing threat of missiles from “hostile neighbours”, and approved over 20 […]

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Press Releases

21 May 2012

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On the instructions of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, the Indian Ambassador to Rome, Debabrata Saha, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning by the Director General with responsibility for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Giandomenico Magliano. The Deputy Chef du Cabinet, Minister Plenipotentiary Andrea Tiriticco, was also present. The unacceptable nature of the judicial […]

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Press Releases

18 May 2012

The Italian Ambassador to New Delhi, Giacomo Sanfelice, has been recalled to Rome for consultations

In light of the developments in the situation in Kerala and the charges against the two Italian servicemen, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, the Italian Ambassador to New Delhi, Giacomo Sanfelice, has been recalled to Rome for consultations with the Government

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18 May 2012

Italia-Corea: V Forum a Daegu, rapporti bilaterali e sfide globali (in translation)

Approfondire le relazioni bilaterali e riflettere sulle comuni sfide globali, dalla sostenibilità ambientale al multiculturalismo. Questi i temi al centro del V Forum Italia-Corea, co-organizzato con la Korea Foundation e dall’Università Keimyung, in partnership con l’Ambasciata d’Italia e l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Seoul, che si è svolto a Daegu, città metropolitana della provincia del […]

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18 May 2012

NATO Summit in Chicago – the future Alliance, in light too of the “exit strategy” from Kabul

The 25th NATO summit, which will be taking place in Chicago on 20 and 21 May 2012, will be “the biggest in the Alliance’s history”, commented NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. The Secretary General underscored that during the maxi-summit, which around 60 countries and organisations will be attending, a further 20-30 multi-national projects will […]

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18 May 2012

NATO: Afghanistan – the stages of the withdrawal. Italy’s contribution

A gradual but flexible withdrawal from Afghanistan to meet the agreed deadline of 2014, after which no more fighting troops should remain. The first stage of the exit strategy took place in July 2011, with the first go-ahead for the withdrawal. This was the outline plan sought by the United States, the senior partner in […]

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18 May 2012

The Interview: Italy and China partners in innovation, says De Luca, Consul General in Shanghai

The Italian economic community in China is very strong, but for 2012 we aim to do more by encouraging partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises in sectors such as the green economy, design and life sciences. This was the comment of the Consul General in Shanghai, Vincenzo De Luca, in an interview in the “Shanghai […]

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Press Releases

17 May 2012

Appointment of new Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes of Paris, Beijing and Tokyo

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi appointed the following Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes: Italian Cultural Institute of Paris – Marina Valensise Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing – Stefania Stafutti Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo – Giorgio Amitrano The decision was taken at the end of the procedure prescribed for the appointment of Directors of […]

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17 May 2012

India: Marines – go-ahead for transfer from prison. New mission by de Mistura

The authorities in Kerala have authorised the transfer of the two Italian marines, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, from Trivandrum prison to another structure in the city, Kochi Borstal School. The School was suggested by the Italian delegation as a possible alternative to prison. The marines will be transferred some time in the next 3 […]

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17 May 2012

MARINES: Kerala authorities authorise transfer from prison within 20 days

The authorities in Kerala have authorised the transfer of the two Italian marines, Massimiliano La Torre and Salvatore Girone, from the prison in Trivandrum to another structure in the city. The transfer will take place in the next 20 days.

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Speeches

15 May 2012

Lectio Magistralis by Minister Terzi on the “Responsability to Protect” (John Cabot University, Rome, 15 May 2012)

Lectio Magistralis by Minister Terzi “Responsibility to protect” (John Cabot University, Rome, 15 May 2012) President Pavoncello, Chairman Hagan, Members of the Board of Trustees, Distinguished Faculty, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, And – above all – you, the best and the brightest: the graduates of the class of 2012, Thank you for awarding me […]

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15 May 2012

Afghanistan – Terzi addresses Chamber: undreamt-of goals achieved, thanks also to Italy

“Both Italy’s international partners and the Afghan population have been unanimous in their appreciation of the role played by our country in Afghanistan. Thanks to our contribution, goals that just 10 years ago seemed impossible have been achieved: we need only think that 69 women now sit in Parliament”. These were some of the comments […]

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