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| Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata | |
|---|---|
| Name | Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata |
| Birth date | 26 March 1946 |
| Birth place | Bergamo, Italy |
| Occupation | Diplomat, Politician, Lawyer |
| Nationality | Italian |
Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata is an Italian diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Mario Monti from 2011 to 2013 and previously held senior postings in the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at Italian embassy posts, including assignments to United Nations, NATO, and bilateral missions. He is noted for his involvement in Libya policy, positions on human rights and international law, and later activism on issues such as Xinjiang and diplomatic ethics, engaging with institutions like European Parliament, U.S. State Department, and various think tanks.
Terzi was born in Bergamo and studied law at the University of Milan before entering the Italian diplomatic service, completing training at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomatic academy and attending programs associated with Harvard University, Georgetown University, and sessions at the NATO Defence College. His formative years connected him to networks including the CNR, the Istituto Affari Internazionali, and exchanges with delegations to the United Nations General Assembly and the European Union diplomatic community.
Terzi's diplomatic career included postings at Italian missions to the United States, the United Nations, NATO, and bilateral missions such as the Italian embassy in Washington, D.C. and the permanent representation to the ECOSOC. He served as Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom in London and as Ambassador to the United Nations in New York City, engaging with figures from the European Commission, African Union, Arab League, and participating in negotiations related to the NPT and the Chemical Weapons Convention. Terzi worked with counterparts from countries including the United States, Russia, China, France, Germany, and multilateral organizations such as the International Criminal Court, Council of Europe, and the OECD.
Appointed by Mario Monti in the aftermath of the 2011 crisis, Terzi managed Italian foreign policy during the Libyan Civil War, coordinating with the NATO, the United Nations Security Council, the Arab League, and the African Union while handling relations with the United States Department of State, the European External Action Service, and the International Monetary Fund. He engaged on dossiers including Italian relations with Russia, China, United States, Israel, Palestine, and NATO partners, and confronted issues involving the European Union's external action, Mediterranean migration, and bilateral disputes such as tensions involving the Cairo and Tripoli authorities. Terzi's tenure intersected with events like the 2012 Benghazi attack, debates on arms transfers to Libya, and interactions with personalities such as Hillary Clinton, Catherine Ashton, Sergei Lavrov, and Ban Ki-moon.
After leaving office, Terzi engaged with NGOs, think tanks, and parliamentary bodies including the European Parliament, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and human rights organizations addressing issues in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Xinjiang. He testified before committees involving the United States Congress and contributed to reports by the United Nations Human Rights Council and the OSCE, partnering with figures from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and academic institutions such as King's College London and Johns Hopkins University. Terzi also participated in diplomatic missions and conferences alongside representatives from the Vatican City State, the Italian Republic President, and former diplomats from United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain.
Terzi took positions critical of policies toward Libya, criticized deals involving the Russian Federation, and publicly opposed certain agreements with China while advocating for sanctions related to alleged abuses in Xinjiang and calling for recognition of violations by states accused of human rights abuses. His statements generated debates involving the Italian Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, the Council of Ministers, and parties such as Forza Italia, the Democratic Party, and Lega Nord. Controversies included disputes over diplomatic immunity, the handling of an alleged surveillance case tied to Libyan matters, and conflicts with figures linked to Silvio Berlusconi, prompting inquiries involving the Italian judiciary and commentary from international actors like the European Commission and United Nations envoys.
Terzi received honors from states and orders including decorations tied to Italy, United Kingdom, France, and other diplomatic partners, and served on boards and councils associated with the ISPI, the Centro Studi Americani, and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. He authored articles and essays in outlets connected to Il Sole 24 Ore, Corriere della Sera, scholarly journals, and contributed to volumes discussing the United Nations Charter, NATO strategy, Mediterranean security, and international human rights law, collaborating with academics from Oxford University, Cambridge University, and Sapienza University of Rome.
Category:Italian diplomats Category:Foreign ministers of Italy