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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

Kosovo: Valensise meets Director General Prenkaj

Secretary General Michele Valensise received the Director General of Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Albert Prenkaj, at the Farnesina today. Bilateral relations, the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and Kosovo’s pathway to Europe were the main topics for discussion. Over the last few days Prenkaj has met several Foreign Ministry officials, with today’s cordial meeting […]

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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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11 February 2014

Bonino in Parliament – Marines: all options on table. They’re not terrorists: EU supports us

“All options are on the table, both diplomatic–political and judicial: the goal is for our marines to return home with dignity”. The point was explained by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino in her briefing to the Chamber and Senate Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees on the progress in the missions currently under way and development cooperation […]

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10 February 2014

EU Foreign Affairs Council – Human rights alarm in Ukraine. Marines: charges unreasonable, says Bonino

The European Union’s foreign ministers have reiterated their alarm over the human rights situation in Ukraine, including violence, cases of missing persons, torture and intimidation. This was the comment in the Conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council that took place in Brussels today, 10 February 2014, with the participation of Foreign Minister Emma Bonino. The […]

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10 February 2014

Foreign policy: Italy makes “noteworthy comeback” in 2013

Italy made a “a noteworthy comeback” in foreign policy in 2013, according to the European Policy Scorecard of the European Council on Foreign Affairs presented today in Brussels, where Minister Bonino was also present. The report underscores Italy’s efforts in regard to the Syrian crisis, pointing out that the foreign ministry was a leader in […]

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10 February 2014

Marines: Bonino in Brussels, sure of EU intervention

“I am sure that the international and European solidarity that we have built up over recent months will succeed in eliciting initiatives and statements on behalf of this case, not only at the level of our bilateral colleagues, but also at the level of the European Union as such”, was Minister Emma Bonino’s comment from […]

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10 February 2014

EU Foreign Affairs Council – Syria and Ukraine a priority, Bonino – bring marines home

The Syrian crisis and its repercussions in Lebanon and Iraq, the Southern Neighbourhood, and Ukraine are among the main topics on the agenda of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting of EU foreign ministers today in Brussels. Minister Emma Bonino will outline Italy’s position on the various items on the table, and will also reintroduce […]

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7 February 2014

Italy-Germany – Bonino-Steinmeier discuss Europe’s need for political future

A Europe dedicated to the growth of its citizens, and a Europe of the world, i.e. with a common foreign policy. These will be the priorities of the Italian EU duty Presidency, as Minister Emma Bonino outlined in a meeting today in Rome with her German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. And, on a German request that […]

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6 February 2014

European Union – Ambassador Mattiolo, 56 million euro for Italian EU presidency

“According to the provisions of the Stability Law, the Italian EU presidency is going to cost 56 million euro, and, on the impetus of Premier Enrico Letta, will have not only Rome as its centre of gravity, but also Milan”. The statement came from Ambassador Luigi Mattiolo, head of the MFA’s Directorate General for the […]

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6 February 2014

Italy-Serbia – Valensise in Belgrade, Europe and business

On a visit following the 21 January launch of Serbia’s EU accession negotiations, the Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General Michele Valensise will hold meetings today in Belgrade in confirmation of Italy’s support for Serbia’s EU membership and to promote economic cooperation aimed at fostering the growth of Italian businesses there. Europe and economic cooperation Valensise will […]

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5 February 2014

Italy among top leaders EU foreign policy leaders in 2013

Italy less a “slacker” and more a “leader”, at least when it comes to Europe’s principal international concerns. According to the European Foreign Policy Scorecard published by the European Council of Foreign Relations, in 2013 our country made a significant comeback that showed in a renewed commitment on foreign policy issues, cooperation and development. The […]

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