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17 December 2012

9th Conference of Ambassadors (20-21 December)

“Putting public finances back in order and regenerating growth will contribute to strengthening Italy’s position in Europe and, more in general, our foreign policy”. This orientation, taken from a speech by Prime Minister Mario Monti to the Parliament, has underpinned Minister Terzi’s and the Foreign Ministry’s agenda over the past six months and will, in […]

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17 December 2012

Italy-Russia: Terzi in Moscow – Economic Cooperation Council, major firms present

The 13th Italo-Russo Cooperation Council opened at the Centre for Innovation in Skolkovo, near Moscow. Minister Terzi attended, accompanied by a delegation of approximately 30 persons, who included Under-Secretary for Economic Development Claudio de Vincenti. Also in attendance was Ambassador of Italy to Moscow Antonio Zanardi Landi. Bilateral themes The agenda of the meeting, which […]

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17 December 2012

IX Conferenza degli Ambasciatori (20-21 dicembre) (in translation)

“Il risanamento della finanza pubblica e il rilancio della crescita contribuiranno a rafforzare la posizione dell’Italia in Europa e, più in generale, la nostra politica estera”. A questo indirizzo, tratto dal discorso programmatico del Presidente del Consiglio Monti al Parlamento, si è ispirata l’agenda del Ministro Terzi e della Farnesina negli ultimi mesi. Ad esso, […]

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14 December 2012

Italy-Russia: Terzi-Rogozin meeting. Model energy partnership, major investment opportunities

The Italian-Russian energy partnership is a “model” and the government has renewed its commitment “to continue its support for the Southstream gas pipeline project in an ever-more open and multilateral manner”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the close of a meeting with Russia’s Deputy Premier, Dmitry Rogozin, at the Farnesina […]

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Press Releases

14 December 2012

EU Adriatic-Ionian strategy. A welcome decision by the European Council, says Terzi. Strong impetus now needed for closer European integration for Balkans

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has welcomed the European Council’s decision regarding the “European Union Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region” to be submitted by the Commission by the end of 2014. That year will also see the Italian Presidency of the EU. Minister Terzi has personally led the intensive political-diplomatic effort that has made it possible […]

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11 December 2012

Middle East: Goal is resumption of peace talks, says Terzi – In the Chamber, Terzi Minister explains UN “yes” to Palestine

The outlook for peace in the Middle East and recreating the conditions for a return to the negotiating table for Israelis and Palestinians. These were the topics on the agenda not just of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council but also of the parliamentary debate in Italy. At the Council in Brussels, attended by Minister Giulio […]

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11 December 2012

Belgrade: seminar for italian companies in Serbia

“Assistance for Serbia from the International Organisations: support for growth, trade and investment throughout the European integration process”. That was the title of the seminar organised by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with ICE–Italian Trade and Internationalisation Agency in Belgrade. The event – part of the training provision for Italian businesses interested in operating in […]

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Interviews

11 December 2012

G. Terzi – M. Spindelegger: “Freedom of religion, defending the community” (Avvenire)

Defending freedom of religion is at the heart of the defence of human rights, and central to the values of the European Union. A defence that will be strengthened by the Nobel Peace Prize received yesterday and which will be at the centre of the new guidelines on freedom of belief that the EU’s diplomatic […]

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10 December 2012

EU Foreign Affairs Council: Middle East – a return to direct negotiations with no pre-conditions

“The parties must engage in direct and substantial negotiations without preconditions in order to achieve a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”. These were the conclusions, regarding the Middle East peace process, of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council, meeting in Brussels. “Renewed, structured and substantial peace efforts in 2013” “All parties must avoid acts […]

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10 December 2012

EU: FAC – agenda packed with “burning” dossiers – Terzi remarks on the 30th EU-Russia summit

The agenda for the European Union’s Foreign Ministers’ Council in Brussels, which Minister Giulio Terzi is attending, is packed with “burning” international issues. From the situation in the Middle East to that in Egypt, as well as Syria, with the meeting between the 27 European heads of diplomacy and the opposition to the Damascus regime. […]

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10 December 2012

EU Nobel: Italy a cornerstone of european values and integration

“A great day for the European Union and for its citizens. But this is above all a great day for Italy, which is not just one of the convinced founders of the Treaty of Rome “Group of Six”. Our country is also the home of great thinkers and statesmen who gave an essential impetus to […]

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5 December 2012

Syria: Monti, pledge to alleviate the humanitarian crisis – NATO: Terzi, concrete solidarity with Turkey

Italy renewed its pledge to support the consolidation of the Syrian opposition to the Assad regime, as well as to “seek to alleviate the serious humanitarian crisis” and gave its consent to the “concrete solidarity” initiative with Turkey involving the deployment of Patriot missiles for the “exclusive defence” of the southeastern borders of NATO. “We […]

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