Unità di Crisi

In detail

12 April 2012

INDIA: Bosusco released; We worked to ensure his safety, says Terzi

“To ensure, first and foremost, the safety of our co-nationals”, was how Minister Giulio Terzi commented on his “satisfaction” at the news of the release of Paolo Bosusco, the Italian guide abducted on 14 March in the Indian State of Orissa while accompanying Claudio Colangelo on a trekking tour, who was released on 25 March. […]

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Interviews

11 April 2012

Rome puts the issue of piracy on the G8 agenda

Freedom of navigation in international waters and therefore indirectly the issue of piracy, will be on the agenda of the G8 foreign ministers meeting today and tomorrow in Washington, in preparation for the summit of heads of state and government to be held at Camp David in mid-May. Italy asked to have this point added […]

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In detail

5 April 2012

Bosusco kidnapping: “The negotiations are on-going; we feel confident”. Italian marines: “We’re keeping up the pressure on the jurisdiction principle”

The negotiations for the release of Paolo Bosusco, the Italian hostage held by Maoists in India, “are making progress and we feel confident about the outcome”. These were the words of Minister Giulio Terzi, after reviewing with the Crisis Unit the situation of the ten Italian nationals held hostage abroad. As regards the case of […]

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In detail

5 April 2012

Safe Travel – Understand the risks before you leave, says Terzi

The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit is handling the cases of Italian nationals kidnapped abroad with “great diligence and commitment, 24/7”. The point was underscored by Minister Giulio Terzi, at the end of a meeting with officials from the Crisis Unit to review the situation. The Minister also underlined that “we remain confident” as to the […]

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Press Releases

30 March 2012

Informazioni dell’Unità di Crisi per il cittadino

La facilità con cui oggi vengono intrapresi viaggi internazionali rende sempre piu’ necessario un atteggiamento responsabile da parte di quanti si recano all’estero per turismo o lavoro e comporta, con maggiore evidenza, la necessità di disporre di dettagliate informazioni e di una adeguata preparazione prima della partenza. Per favorire un viaggio consapevole e responsabile la […]

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Press Releases

30 March 2012

Informazioni dell’Unità di Crisi per il cittadino

La facilità con cui oggi vengono intrapresi viaggi internazionali rende sempre piu’ necessario un atteggiamento responsabile da parte di quanti si recano all’estero per turismo o lavoro e comporta, con maggiore evidenza, la necessità di disporre di dettagliate informazioni e di una adeguata preparazione prima della partenza. Per favorire un viaggio consapevole e responsabile la […]

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In detail

23 March 2012

Siria: Terzi, qualcosa si muove ma serve risoluzione ONU (in translation)

La situazione resta drammatica ma “qualcosa si sta muovendo” per la Siria. Lo ha affermato il Ministro Giulio Terzi a Bruxelles, in occasione del Consiglio Affari Esteri UE che ha deciso nuove sanzioni nei confronti della famiglia del presidente siriano Bashar Assad. Terzi si è riferito, in particolare, alla dichiarazione della presidenza del Consiglio di […]

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Press Releases

9 March 2012

Colloquio tra il Ministro Terzi e il suo omologo britannico, William Hague, sull’operazione per la liberazione degli ostaggi in Nigeria

Il Ministro degli Esteri, Giulio Terzi, e il Segretario di Stato per gli Affari Esteri e del Commonwealth, William Hague, hanno avuto oggi un colloquio in occasione della riunione informale dei Ministri degli Esteri dell’ UE a Copenaghen. I due Ministri hanno discusso della recente operazione per la liberazione degli ostaggi in Nigeria, facendo seguito […]

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Press Releases

9 March 2012

Colloquio tra il Ministro Terzi e il suo omologo britannico, William Hague, sull’operazione per la liberazione degli ostaggi in Nigeria

Il Ministro degli Esteri, Giulio Terzi, e il Segretario di Stato per gli Affari Esteri e del Commonwealth, William Hague, hanno avuto oggi un colloquio in occasione della riunione informale dei Ministri degli Esteri dell’ UE a Copenaghen. I due Ministri hanno discusso della recente operazione per la liberazione degli ostaggi in Nigeria, facendo seguito […]

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Press Releases

9 March 2012

Minister Terzi welcomes the release of the 8 Italian consultants held in Egypt

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has welcomed the positive conclusion of the case concerning 8 Italian consultants working with the Egyptian industrial group “Cleopatra”. The consultants had been held in the Group’s Ain Sokha factory during an industrial relations dispute. “Our diplomatic mission in the Egyptian capital took immediate action, in liaison with the Ministry’s Crisis […]

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Press Releases

19 January 2012

Italian abducted in Punjab, Pakistan

The foreign ministry confirmed the abduction of an Italian citizen today in Multan, southern Punjab, Pakistan. As soon as the news was received, the Foreign Ministry Crisis Unit immediately activated all channels by which to monitor the situation and facilitate its positive conclusion. Minister Terzi has asked to be kept advised of all developments. The […]

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Press Releases

18 January 2012

Direct contact with Ethiopian authorities on the attack in the Afar region

On Minister Giulio Terzi’s instructions, Ambassador to Addis Ababa Renzo Rosso has urgently requested a meeting with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister for the purpose of obtaining a complete and detailed account of the tragic episode in the Afar region, with particular regard for the eventual involvement of Italian citizens. The meeting will take place this […]

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