Ministri precedenti

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28 June 2012

Syria – new UN initiatives – Annan proposes transitional government, meeting in Geneva

Kofi Annan has redoubled his efforts to avert civil war in Syria where, according to a UN inquiry commission, battles are “increasingly militarised”, with weapons being replenished on both sides. The UN Special Envoy has proposed the institution of a transitional government in Syria made up of supporters of Bashar al-Assad and members of the […]

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28 June 2012

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi called “disturbing and absolutely unacceptable” anti-Semitic statements by Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi two days ago in Teheran during a conference on drug trafficking organized by the United Nations and the Iranian authorities for the International Day against Drug Abuse. “Such uncustomary statements concern us and we […]

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27 June 2012

Lebanon: a model for the Arab world, says Terzi

“Lebanon’s stability is essential to the region, and with its recent resumption of national dialogue, Beirut stands as a model for the entire Arab world”. This was the comment by Minister Terzi on a visit to Beirut at the end of talks with Lebanese institutional leaders. He added that, on the Syrian crisis, the Lebanese […]

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27 June 2012

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Bianca Pomeranzi was elected to the Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) with 132 votes. “The election of an Italian to CEDAW is a major acknowledgement of our country’s dedication to the promotion of gender equality and to countering every form of abuse and discrimination of women”. Minister Terzi commented on the […]

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26 June 2012

Syria: New EU sanctions – NATO condemns Turkish plane downing

International pressure tightens on Syria. During a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 25 June the European Union approved a new package of sanctions against the Damascus regime and condemned the downing of a Turkish military plane by Syria. NATO expressed the same condemnation in an extraordinary meeting convened in Brussels on […]

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26 June 2012

Terzi: Strong EU convergence on defence of religious freedom

Italy’s reflections on religious freedom and the defence of Christian minorities met with “strong convergence and support” from the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, according to Minister Giulio Terzi, who reported that “many colleagues referred in their speeches to the recent massacres in Nigeria and Christians’ forced exodus” from various parts of the […]

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26 June 2012

EU Foreign Affairs Council – Syria: new sanctions against the regime

The EU foreign ministers approved a new package of sanctions against Syria. The decision was taken in the course of a meeting in Luxembourg in which Minister Giulio Terzi participated. The Syrian crisis was among the prominent themes of the debate, along with Egypt’s democratic transition and violence against Christians. Syrian’s unacceptable downing of a […]

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25 June 2012

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“Another very serious and unacceptable move by the Assad regime”: Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his firm indignation and condemnation after a Turkish military plane on a non-offensive mission was shot down over the Mediterranean by a Syrian surface-to-air weapon, confirming that Italy would take an active part in next Tuesday’s meeting called […]

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25 June 2012

EU Foreign Affairs Council – Syria: new sanctions against the regime

The EU foreign ministers approved a new package of sanctions against Syria. The decision was made during the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, in which Giulio Terzi is also participating. The Syrian crisis is one of the topics of debate, which include the Egyptian democratic transition, Iranian nuclear programme and violence against Christians. Syria: more […]

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25 June 2012

Afghanistan: A hideous act, dead a brave young man, says Terzi

“This is very sad news. We have lost a brave young Italian committed to building a more secure future for our children and an Afghanistan whose people can decide on their own future”, said Minister Giulio Terzi following the bombing death in Afghanistan of a young Italian Carabiniere. “The Carabiniere’s family has our solidarity and […]

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25 June 2012

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi congratulated Mrs. Hina Rabbani Khar on her reconfirmation as Foreign Minister of the new Pakistani government. “I would like to offer my own personal heartfelt congratulations, along with those of the Italian government, on your reconfirmation as Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I am […]

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22 June 2012

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi received Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Malta, Tonio Borg at the foreign ministry in Rome today. The meeting follows up a State visit to Italy in March by President of the Republic of Malta Abela, which gave new momentum to bilateral relations. Their discussions touched on themes […]

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