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“This is the latest in an endless series of hate-driven attacks against Christians at worship. Condemnation could not be firmer, as these horrible acts weigh on the conscience of everyone who fights against violence and on behalf of respect for religious freedom”. With these words Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi responded to the […]
Read moreTerzi hails selection of Italy for the next presidency of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” with the selection of Italy for the next presidency of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). On the basis of the decision by the plenary session that concluded today in Berlin, Italy will succeed Germany in guiding the organisation and hosting the plenary conference. Minister […]
Read moreAnnuncio della visita di Stato del Presidente Napolitano nei Paesi Bassi
Il Presidente della Repubblica italiana, Giorgio Napolitano, su invito di Sua Maestà la Regina Beatrix effettuerà una visita di Stato nei Paesi Bassi da martedì 23 a giovedì 25 ottobre, accompagnato dal Sottosegretario di Stato agli Affari Esteri, Marta Dassù, a conferma delle eccellenti relazioni fra i Paesi Bassi e l’Italia e della collaborazione fra […]
Read moreAnnuncio della visita di Stato del Presidente Napolitano nei Paesi Bassi
Il Presidente della Repubblica italiana, Giorgio Napolitano, su invito di Sua Maestà la Regina Beatrix effettuerà una visita di Stato nei Paesi Bassi da martedì 23 a giovedì 25 ottobre, accompagnato dal Sottosegretario di Stato agli Affari Esteri, Marta Dassù, a conferma delle eccellenti relazioni fra i Paesi Bassi e l’Italia e della collaborazione fra […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi today instructed Italian diplomatic authorities in Libya to monitor developments in the humanitarian situation in Bani Walid. According to the latest reports, the toll of the clashes there stands at approximately 25 dead, over 400 wounded and more than 25,000 displaced. Acting on the minister’s instructions, Italian Ambassador to […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” with yesterday’s Lower House approval of the law ratifying the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture. After the recent ratification of the European Council convention for the Protection of children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, this ratification constitutes the further absorption into […]
Read more“Italy-Israel Foundation for Culture and the Arts” established in Rome
Rome’s newly established “Italy-Israel Foundation for Culture and the Arts” falls fully within the scope of the foreign ministry Strategy for Growth strongly championed by Minister Terzi, which places culture in the forefront among the tools for the promotion and enhancement of Italian excellence abroad, particularly with regard to a country with which Italy maintains […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi made a visit to Mogadishu this morning – unannounced for reasons of security – where he met at Villa Somalia with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon Saacid. The last visit by an Italian foreign minister to Mogadishu was in 1992, and this by Minister […]
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On Minister Giulio Terzi’s instructions, Ambassador of Italy to Tripoli Giuseppe Buccino met with President with the Libyan National Congress Mohamed El-Mgarief to express appreciation for this latter’s statements in the interests of ending the clashes in Beni Walid, where the situation remains alarming. Mgarief thanked the ambassador for the message from Minister Terzi, who […]
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“On Minister Terzi’s instructions, the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv, in collaboration with the foreign ministry in Rome, immediately set to closely monitoring developments in the situation in order to provide any assistance necessary to ensuring the safety of the Italian nationals on board the Flotilla”.
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