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In detail
24 October 2012
Syria: Terzi-Hijab meeting – conflict worsens, but hopes for truce

The Syrian conflict “is worsening in an extremely dramatic manner”, Minister Giulio Terzi explained to journalists, referring to a meeting at the foreign ministry with former Syrian premier Riad Hijab, who abandoned the regime in August. Terzi said that Damascus is not “willing” to engage in dialogue and “the future promises to be a very […]

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Press Releases
19 October 2012
Minister Terzi condemns the attack in Lebanon

“This cowardly act of violence merits the strongest possible condemnation”. This was the comment by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, who expressed his “deepest condolences” for the victims, on today’s deadly attack in the Ashafriyeh neighbourhood of Beirut. “This was a brutal and unacceptable act of terrorism designed to undermine national cohesion in Lebanon. Those responsible […]

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In detail
11 October 2012
Terzi and Di Paola report to parliament: summary of Italian peace missions

The international peacekeeping missions in which Italy is involved, as well as crisis hot spots such as Syria, were the main focus of a report by Ministers Giulio Terzi and Giampaolo Di Paola today to the joint Upper and Lower House defence committees. Terzi expressed his “deep concern” over the Syrian situation, mainly in terms […]

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Press Releases
9 October 2012
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” today for the appointment of Professor Romano Prodi as UN Special Envoy for the Sahel, extending his “best wishes for the task ahead” and assuring “full support in his new mission”. “Secretary General Ban ki-Moon’s choice”, Minister Terzi asserted, “is the highest recognition of the […]

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Interviews
4 October 2012
Maritime piracy: A threat to our security and the global economy

Maritime piracy is a deadly threat to the lives of all men and women working at sea. It is also a threat to the maritime industry and international trade, and to the basic rights we all enjoy to travel freely and safely. It is, after all, an attack on the global economy, as more than […]

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Interviews
29 September 2012
Nuclear Threat, Terzi warns “Attacking Iran would be risky”

NEW YORK Does Netanyahu’s red line really signal war in 2013? «Attacking Iran would be highly risky for Italy and the rest of Europe, and the consequences could include the destabilisation of the entire region. We in Italy”, says Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi at the UN, “are convinced that the path we have […]

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Speeches
28 September 2012
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Intervento del Ministro Terzi al side- event “The Civil Society and the Education on Human Rights as a tool for promoting religious tolerance” – 67ma Sessione dell’Assemblea Generale della Nazioni Unite (New York, 27 settembre 2012) (Please check against text as delivered) I am delighted to inaugurate this event, and I wish to thank all […]

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In detail
25 September 2012
Peacekeeping contribution fundamental, says De Mistura

“Italy’s participation in peacekeeping operations remains fundamental. The alternative would be highly serious. We would lose our ability to influence what are fundamental operations in areas often neighbouring on Italy”. This was the comment by Under-Secretary De Mistura in a video interview at the conference on Italy’s role in international missions organized by the International […]

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Press Releases
23 September 2012
Attack in Nigeria: Minister Terzi’s reaction

“This latest in a long series of killings has shaken all of us, and I most firmly condemn it”, was Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi’s reaction to the news this morning of an attack on the Catholic Cathedral of St. John in northeast Nigeria that left many dead and wounded in its wake. Terzi […]

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