Ministri precedenti

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19 February 2014

Libya: Bonino cites urgent need to end political deadlock

A rapid and concerted effort is needed from the political forces to map out a credible solution to the crisis that is peaceful and democratic. “The news of the new upheaval on the streets of Tripoli only reinforces my conviction that Libya urgently needs a way out, without the use of force, of the political […]

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19 February 2014

Libia: Bonino, necessaria uscita urgente da stallo politico

Asked to comment on the chaotic situation in Tripoli, Minister Bonino made the following statement: “The news of the new upheaval on the streets of Tripoli only reinforces my conviction that Libya urgently needs a way out, without the use of force, of the political deadlock that is affecting the Libyan people’s consideration of their […]

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18 February 2014

Marines: latest deferral, Italy recalls ambassador – prosecution awaiting gov. opinion on SUA Act. Unacceptable, says Bonino

On Tuesday morning, the Indian Supreme Court ruled to defer the case of the Marines to Monday 24 February at 14:00 (9:30 Italian time), as it awaits the government’s written opinion on the applicability in this case of the anti-piracy law (SUA Act). Italian foreign minister Emma Bonino recalled the Italian Ambassador in New Delhi, […]

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18 February 2014

Marines: latest postponement unacceptable, says Bonino. Italian ambassador called home for consultation

“Italy takes note of the new unacceptable deferment ruled this morning by the Indian Supreme Court in the case of Italian Marines, Latorre and Girone, and the manifest inability of Indian judicial authorities in handling the case. Italy’s commitment will continue and intensify aiming at obtaining the recognition of our rights as a sovereign state […]

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17 February 2014

Lebanon: Bonino hails broadly representative new government

“After months of deadlock, and in a complex political and social context, Lebanon has a new government. My sincerest best wishes go out to the Lebanese political forces that have agreed on a broadly representative team”, Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino stated in a press release. Tension influenced by Syrian crisis On Saturday incoming […]

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17 February 2014

Lebanon: Bonino hails new government

“After months of deadlock, and in a complex political and social context, Lebanon has a new government. My sincerest best wishes go out to the Lebanese political forces that have agreed on a broadly representative team”, Minister Bonino commented. “Italy”, she continued, “encourages the new lawmakers to adopt measures that will help Lebanon to meet […]

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15 February 2014

Marò: Bonino thanks Kathy Ashton for “much appreciated” statements

“I very much appreciated the statements by Kathy Ashton — whom I thank — in support of the strong conviction that our navy marines must not be tried on the basis of the Indian anti-terrorism law”. Minister Bonino commented on the stance recently expressed by the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy. “This is a major […]

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13 February 2014

Marines: Ban Ki-moon concerned about risks for anti-piracy missions

“United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is worried about the case of two Italian anti-piracy marines facing murder charges in India, and fears it could have some repercussions on anti-piracy security operations and the rule of law”. This was the comment by the United Nations spokesperson, Martin Nesirky, in response to questions from the ANSA news […]

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13 February 2014

Marines: Bonino to meet Human Rights Commissioner, Pillay, in Geneva

Foreign Minister Emma Bonino will be meeting the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, in Geneva to discuss the case of the two Italian marines held in India. Minister Bonino announced the meeting to the press after her Senate briefing on the subject this morning, Thursday 13 February. The Italian government contacted […]

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13 February 2014

Marines: Bonino in Parliament – “It’s not a bilateral question. NATO and EU at our side”

The question of the two Italian marines is not a bilateral issue between Italy and India. It involves the European Union and NATO (which have lined up on Italy’s side) and concerns compliance with anti-terrorism agreements and UN decisions on anti-piracy missions. That was the central concept in Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s address to the […]

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12 February 2014

Maro’: Ban Ki Moon riceve Rappresentante italiano presso ONU

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, received the Italian representative at the United Nations, Ambassador Cardi, today. Acting on Minister Bonino’s instructions, the Ambassador had requested an urgent meeting with the Secretary General. Our Ambassador expressed the Italian Government’s concern over the possible negative repercussions that applying the anti-terrorism law against the […]

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12 February 2014

Marines: NATO at Italy’s side

NATO warned India today that using the anti-terrorism law in the trial of the two Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen would undermine international efforts to fight piracy. India announced that its Supreme Court will hold a hearing next week to decide whether the two riflemen, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, should be tried […]

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