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Antonio Tajani

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Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.

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"The killing of the French activist was a serious matter that concerns us all."
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"The killing of the French activist was a serious matter that concerns us all."
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"Some strategic Gulf nations have formally requested Italy's support to strengthen their air defence capabilities against attacks coming from Iran."
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"Some strategic Gulf nations have formally requested Italy’s support to strengthen their air defence capabilities against attacks coming from Iran."
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"There's too much speculation; nothing direct has happened yet."
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"The actions by Israeli authorities to prevent Church leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday was 'unacceptable.'"
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"We're not waging any kind of 'battle' against Spain; we're simply carefully controlling arrivals."
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"He is a strong, determined man; he has spoken of faith and peace since the day he was elected Pope."
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"We’re working to support our companies so they can operate more and more in such an interesting market as the Chinese one."
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"And of course I will ask China and the Chinese government to lend a hand in building peace in the Middle East and also in Ukraine."
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"importance of cultural diplomacy, honoring the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death."
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"Trump's attacks unacceptable, I support the Pope's every word says Tajani."
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"Trump's attacks unacceptable, I support the Pope's every word"
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"Unfortunately, the searches are suspended due to bad weather, but we will do everything possible to recover the bodies of our compatriots."
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"Everything possible would be done to bring the victims home."
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"These days of grief for Italy are compounded by the news that one of your brave soldiers... died while attempting to dive to reach the bodies of our fellow Italians."
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"Italy demands immediate release of Italians from the Flotilla."
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