Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received his Sudanese colleague, Ali Ahmed Karti, at the Foreign Ministry in Rome today, 18 May 2012
Minister Terzi expressed Italy’s concern over the current state of tension between Sudan and South Sudan, and our expectation that the two sides should resume bilateral talks as soon as possible to resolve all questions still outstanding. In expressing his appreciation of the moderate line taken by Minister Karti himself, Terzi insisted on the need […]
Read moreMinister Terzi has received the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Jean-Pierre Mazery
Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Jean-Pierre Mazery, today 17 May. During their meeting, Minister Terzi and Grand Chancellor Mazery confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations. They examined the collaboration by Italy and the Order of Malta in the medical and social sectors, as well […]
Read moreAppointment of new Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes of Paris, Beijing and Tokyo
Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi appointed the following Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes: Italian Cultural Institute of Paris – Marina Valensise Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing – Stefania Stafutti Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo – Giorgio Amitrano The decision was taken at the end of the procedure prescribed for the appointment of Directors of […]
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Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi spoke on the telephone today, 17 may 2012, with the new French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius. Minister Terzi congratulated his colleague on his appointment and said that he looked forward to working fruitfully together during this difficult period for the international economy. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to meet in the […]
Read moreMichele Cervone D’Urso appointed European Union Special Envoy for Somalia. Appointment welcomed by the Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the appointment of Michele Cervone D’Urso as European Union Special Envoy for Somalia. The appointment is a recognition of the extremely high level of professional expertise and experience of an Italian official from the European External Action Service (EEAS). Italy has always played a high-profile role in support of […]
Read moreFighting piracy: at the World Navigation Organisation, Italy reasserts the fundamental principles of flag state jurisdiction and the immunity of organs of the state
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Marta Dassu’, addressed a meeting of the International Maritime Organisation’s Maritime Safety Committee which took place in London today, 16 May 2012. The meeting was devoted to piracy and, more specifically, the presence of armed personnel on board merchant ships to counter this phenomenon. During her speech, Under-Secretary Dassu’ underscored […]
Read moreMinister Terzi welcomes the positive manner in which the parliamentary elections in Algeria were conducted
“We welcome the positive manner in which the parliamentary elections in Algeria were conducted. The decision by the Algerian authorities to allow a European Union mission to observe the procedure confirmed the country’s commitment to fostering transparency and open government. This is a step forwards in the process of strengthening Algeria’s democratic foundations”. The comment […]
Read moreTimoshenko case: Conversation between Minister Terzi and his Polish colleague, Radoslaw Sikorski
Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi had a telephone conversation about the Timoshenko case today with his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski. Minister Terzi told the Polish Foreign Minister that he had summoned the Ukrainian Ambassador to the Foreign Ministry in Rome.He had informed the Ambassador of the strong concerns felt by the Italian Parliament and public opinion […]
Read moreApprezzamento del Ministro Terzi per la nomina dell’Amb. Massolo alla direzione del DIS
“L’Ambasciatore Giampiero Massolo è il primo diplomatico dopo oltre vent’anni alla guida dei servizi di sicurezza: un riconoscimento ad un servitore dello Stato che ha dimostrato, in tutti gli alti incarichi ricoperti all’interno dell’Amministrazione, una totale dedizione agli interessi del Paese. Si tratta inoltre di un riconoscimento alla Farnesina e alle sue più alte professionalità. […]
Read moreApprezzamento del Ministro Terzi per la nomina dell’Amb. Massolo alla direzione del DIS
“L’Ambasciatore Giampiero Massolo è il primo diplomatico dopo oltre vent’anni alla guida dei servizi di sicurezza: un riconoscimento ad un servitore dello Stato che ha dimostrato, in tutti gli alti incarichi ricoperti all’interno dell’Amministrazione, una totale dedizione agli interessi del Paese. Si tratta inoltre di un riconoscimento alla Farnesina e alle sue più alte professionalità. […]
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