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23 January 2012
Terzi urges EU partners to increase focus on the Mediterranean – Massari appointed Minister’s special envoy for the countries of the Mediterranean

Speaking at the Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels, Minister Terzi launched a “clear appeal” for his EU partners’ increased focus on the countries of the Mediterranean. Terzi recalled his recent missions to Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. “Each of these countries, in its own way, has a great need for Europe’s support”, Terzi pointed out, underscoring […]

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23 January 2012
EU Foreign Affairs Council: sanctions against Syria and Iran on the agenda

Main topics on the agenda of the EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels include sanctions against Syria and Iran, while, in addition to underscoring the EU’s increased focus on the Mediterranean, Minister Giulio Terzi launched an appeal to Europe and the international community on behalf of the defence of Christian communities in Nigeria, which have […]

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23 January 2012
Italy and the EU, greater focus on the Mediterranean – Terzi at the Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels

To increase the focus on the Mediterranean, and European policies regarding its southern shores, is one of Italy’s goals at the meeting in Brussels of the European foreign ministers, with an agenda that also includes the possible adoption of new European sanctions against Iran and analysis of the difficult situation in Syria. Minister Giulio Terzi […]

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17 January 2012
Crisis: Italy and its government enjoy the EU’s full support, says Terzi

Europe has broadly acknowledged Italy’s commitment to overcoming the crisis. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s assertion on the television broadcast of “Otto e mezzo”, where he cited the “revival of credibility” and “full support for Italy” and “its government’s actions” of European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, on a visit to Rome at a special […]

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Interviews
16 January 2012
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Having vision – that is the challenge all leaders face when they step outside their national confines to develop foreign policy. A great European country such as ours is certainly capable of cultivating fruitful international relations. Nevertheless, foreign policy is more than that, and it is therefore necessary to develop and maintain a big picture […]

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Interviews
16 January 2012
Terzi: «Serbia in the EU as soon as possible» (Il Piccolo)

Unwavering support for Serbia’s membership in the European Union, a stronger role for Brussels in institution building in Bosnia-Herzegovina, resumption of dialogue with Slovenia and Croatia regarding reparations to exiles, and Italian consulates in Koper and Split to remain open. Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata lays out his crowded agenda, highlighting the […]

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Interviews
12 January 2012
“An Italian human rights Authority”, says Terzi (Avvenire)

Defending human rights is not just an ethical commitment: it also responds to our security needs. All too often, from the Balkans to the Mediterranean, we have seen that manifest human rights violations are a source of destabilisation and conflict. It is no mere chance that Italy has taken on an increasingly high-profile role over […]

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Press Releases
10 January 2012
Minister Terzi discusses the situation in Syria by phone with Minister Davutoglu

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi had a telephone conversation today with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that focused mainly on developments in Syria. The two ministers agreed on the need for the international community to increase pressure on the Syrian regime, in view of the imminent adoption of a new Arab League action plan. […]

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Press Releases
10 January 2012
Minister Terzi and Mayor of Rome Alemanno sign protocol establishing the “Osservatorio della libertà religiosa”

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi and Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno signed a protocol of understanding today at the foreign ministry in Rome establishing the “Osservatorio della libertà religiosa” (Observatory for Religious Freedom) for the study, analysis and monitoring of freedom of worship around the world. During the signing ceremony Minister Terzi reconfirmed Italy’s […]

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