Minister Terzi condemns the attack in Lebanon
“This cowardly act of violence merits the strongest possible condemnation”. This was the comment by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, who expressed his “deepest condolences” for the victims, on today’s deadly attack in the Ashafriyeh neighbourhood of Beirut. “This was a brutal and unacceptable act of terrorism designed to undermine national cohesion in Lebanon. Those responsible […]
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“We welcome and support a resolution that reflects the Italian Government’s positions”. The comment was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, with reference to the Resolution on Syria approved by the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Bucharest this morning. “Italy’s efforts”, underscored Terzi, “have always been to achieve the same objectives as those set […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his deep satisfaction with the release of the Italian fishing boat “Artemide”, which was allowed to set sail for Italy from the port of Alexandria this morning. The fishing boat, detained since 3 October, was released thanks to the full collaboration of the Egyptian authorities and the decisive […]
Read moreItaly’s election to UPU councils confirms international pre-eminence, says Terzi
“Italy’s election to the Universal Postal Union’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council confirms our absolute international pre-eminence in this sector”. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment on the elections held in Doha during the Organisation’s Congress. “This result was made possible”, Terzi continued, “by the foreign ministry’s intense collaboration with the Italian Postal […]
Read moreItaly – Oman: new joint commission soon to foster business contacts and investments
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met at the foreign ministry in Rome today with Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman, Sayyd Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Their discussions confirmed a common intention to build on relations between the two countries, especially in economic and business sectors. It was agreed that […]
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” today for the appointment of Professor Romano Prodi as UN Special Envoy for the Sahel, extending his “best wishes for the task ahead” and assuring “full support in his new mission”. “Secretary General Ban ki-Moon’s choice”, Minister Terzi asserted, “is the highest recognition of the […]
Read moreConcern over the arrest of Yoani Sanchez and her husband in Bayamo
“The police detention of Yoani Sanchez and her husband in Bayamo is of deep concern”, commented Minister Giulio Terzi. “I fully identify with the feelings of solidarity expressed by Italian society”, Terzi continued, “and hope that this episode is rapidly resolved with the release of Yoani and her husband”. “I have asked our Embassy in […]
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The second session of political-military consultations by ISAF partners operating under Italian command in Regional Command West (RCW) in Afghanistan has taken place at the Farnesina. The session was chaired by Under-Secretary Staffan de Mistura and attended by senior officials from the foreign and defence ministries of Italy, the United States, Spain, Lithuania, Albania and […]
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Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has spoken by telephone with the Turkish foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, to discuss the developments in the situation in Syria. Terzi strongly condemned the shelling that caused Turkish civilian victims and expressed his solidarity with Minister Davutoglu. He confirmed Italy’s support for Turkey’s position in the international fora, starting with the […]
Read moreArchiviazione dell’inchiesta sull’eccidio di Sant’Anna di Stazzema: Il Segretario Generale riceve il Vice Ministro tedesco Link
Il Segretario Generale del Ministero degli Esteri, Michele Valensise, ha ricevuto oggi alla Farnesina, su istruzioni del Ministro degli Esteri Giulio Terzi, il Vice Ministro degli Esteri tedesco, Michael Georg Link. Nell’incontro, è stata evocata la decisione della Procura di Stoccarda relativa all’archiviazione dell’inchiesta sull’eccidio di Sant’Anna di Stazzema. Al riguardo, Valensise ha rilevato come, […]
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