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Michele CervoneDurso

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Head of International Co-operation & Financing instruments at the European External Action Service, former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia/Gulf, Somalia & Yemen

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Joined October 2012
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Michele CervoneDurso
2 years
Somalia has done it again with the peaceful transfer of power from @M_Farmaajo to @HassanSMohamud President HSM always remained in Somalia, an elder committed to state building & peacebuilding & long-standing partner. Turning point for the Horn of Africa. Hambalyo!
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8 years
Inspirational #Hargeysa book fair showcases Somali culture & buzzing with youth & 60% authors are women @JamaMusse
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10 years
#EUTM holding high #EU flag in #Mogadishu during end of year festivities & committed to delivery in 2015 http://t.co/epS7n6ZiQO
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3 years
Saddened by the death of the Professor Mohamed Abdi Mohammed “Gandhi” - leading member of Somali civil and key pillar of the Somali peace process since Eldoret in 2002. May his spirit live in these challenging times for #Somalia
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8 years
Leaving extraordinary country & people after 4 years. Somalia's challenges daunting but have witnessed incremental rebuilding of a nation
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6 years
Four explosions heard in Riyadh and now patches of smoke can be seen over the diplomatic quarter. Likely patriot interceptions of ballistic missiles from Yemen
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Michele CervoneDurso
5 years
Signature with Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Jamal Alghanim of the Establishment Agreement between the EU & the Government of Kuwait paves the way for the opening of the EU Delegation to Kuwait and further deepening of relations with Kuwait and the region
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Turkish national day in Mogadishu celebrated for the 1st time at Turkey's impressive & largest Embassy in the world
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Michele CervoneDurso
10 years
Launch of new terminal in Mogadishu by President's Erdogan & Hassan.Strong commitment to #Somalia by #Turkey http://t.co/kj3VefKDHw
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8 years
Dreadful terrorist attack against SYL hotel in Mogadishu. My sympathies to the victims. We are with the Somali people who deserve peace
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Our brilliant EU Mogadishu team at EU & MS compound building site in full swing. We are reopening our impressive EU home in #Somalia in 2017
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9 years
#EU remains engaged in #Somaliland & maintaining its presence in Hargeisa. We are relocating to new offices.
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Shocked & saddened by deplorable Mogadishu attack & lives lost. MPs Abdullahi & Gure close partners & earned huge respect. We're with them
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
People of Baidoa receive today 58 Dadaab refugees mainly women & children;shared humanity; EU committed to support refugees & host community
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9 years
Somaliland on the move: voter registration in full swing; launched education prog & milk market - women & youth key
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8 years
Great to see very committed #Somali youth from Canada, Germany & UK joining police Bolis La'aan nabad lama helaanyo
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Team Somalia: privilege to have worked shoulder to shoulder with outstanding & like minded int partners so committed to Somalia & its people
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8 years
Wide ranging discussion with @AhmedSilanyo & commitment to 2017 #Somaliland Parliamentary & Presidential elections
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8 years
#Ramadan Kareem - I wish the #Somali people and all those observing a blessed & peaceful month
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Michele CervoneDurso
4 years
From Mogadishu to Brussels great engagement with ⁦ @MikaelLindvall ⁩ and joint commitment to close 🇪🇺🇸🇪 partnership in development cooperation
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5 years
I deplore the drone attacks against vital oil infrastructure in Abqaiq and Khurais and concerned on the risk for civilians and any action that undermines security and stability in the region.
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Supporting Somali peace building efforts for Galkayo #Nabadwacaano ! @PMsomalia @UNSomalia @AMB_Affey @amisomsomalia
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8 years
Congrats to Somali people, it's international friends, contenders & President Farmajo for advancing Somalia's democratic credentials
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
EU dialogue with @SomaliPM @AbdirizakOm @MariamYassinHY supporting migration partnership & Valletta agenda #Somalia
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8 years
People of Afgooye & Marka want peace & coexistence.Appalled by reports of continued incidents.Time for reconciliation & forgiveness #Somalia
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Somali civil society in all these years has been the voice of the voiceless. We have been by your side & value this token of our partnership
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
Honoured to have one of the Arab world’s greatest @abdulnasserghar at the 1st event at new EU residence presenting the inspiring & multifaceted work of @GharemStudio on how art is building creative confidence in Saudi Arabia & unlocking the huge potential of talented Saudi youth
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Michele CervoneDurso
10 years
@BBCSomali UK already present in Mogadishu. When will the EU Delegation and other member states open embassies? #AsktheEUAmbassador
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
In Baidoa 10 years after 1st visit to bid farewell to ISWA & President Sharif. Great to witness SW leading by example on the electoral lists
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Proud to be with President hoisting the #EU flag in Mogadishu at #EuropeDay at new EU & Member States compound site
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Parliament has passed two bills - political party & establishment of Human Rights Commission - key for democracy & accountability in Somalia
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Rebuilding of new #Somalia starts with army- impressive inauguration in Kismayo of integration of Jubba forces in SNA http://t.co/dZ7MFTkakB
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Somaliland's partners express serious concern for delay in the Parliamentary elections & set back to democratisation
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Khadar Nouh
8 years
BREAKINGNEWS #British Office and the International Community Statement - Somaliland Elections @HarrietLMathews
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
My thoughts go to all the Somalis that perished off the coast of Egypt. When will this tragedy stop?We are committed to work on youth & jobs
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
#EU announced new Delegation office in #Somalia after signing Establishment Agreement with President Hassan http://t.co/ybMeLXVdLs
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Launch of EUR 8 million support to Somali CSOs & human rights. 1st time close partnership between CSOs & authorities
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Successful start of voter registration in Somaliland marks a new & key stage in it democratization process - let's keep up the momentum!
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
9th Hargeysa book fair focus on leadership & culture pertinent in dynamic world & to unlock huge potential of youth
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Signing tonight of SFG-Puntland Agreement major breakthrough for elections in 4 months & first step towards one person, one vote in 2020
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Somali President "women in politics indicator of stability & peace" - 30% quota for women resounds in #HLPF İstanbul
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
#EU committed in supporting efforts to recruit, train & sustain police. Here the proud latest new batch of recruits
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Michele CervoneDurso
10 years
Education key for change in #Somalia . Opening of EU funded 11 Janaayo primary school in Mogadishu with Education Min. http://t.co/N5lUSYfGTb
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Michele CervoneDurso
4 years
We are partnering closely the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia in supporting Sudan’s transition and the world, including the International Financial Institutions, will be showing tomorrow in Berlin our joint commitment to Sudan in its hour of need. @GermanyinKSA
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Josep Borrell Fontelles
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Sudan Partnership Conference happening tomorrow co-hosted by Sudan, EU, Germany and @UN to continue our support to the transition. History is in the making in Sudan. The message we send to the Sudanese people is clear: we will not fail you. #AUEU
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Where there was rubble, we're rebuilding hope. EU back in education in Jubbaland after decades; new EUR 6 mill. prog
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
International partners welcome Somaliland’s Election Commission time line for elections & ready to support process http://t.co/lH3lJPERUi
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
Oman playing its regional dialogue facilitator role. First visit of PM Nethanyu to a GCC country on the back of the Abu Mazen State visit
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Michele CervoneDurso
5 years
Significant engagement of @edgarsrinkevics with the Kingdom and real pleasure to discuss scope for enhancing further 🇪🇺 & 🇱🇻relations with 🇸🇦and a range of regional issues
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Somalia no longer in the top 10 FP conflicts. Momentum to peaceful transformation or global instability increasing?
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
In Amman @FedericaMog engages this afternoon with @KingAbdullahII and reiterates EU partnership and support to Jordan. Tomorrow key Summit hosted by the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques in Makkah with Jordan, Kuwait and UAE. Gulf eco cooperation with Jordan high on the agenda
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Nabad baa naas la nuugo leh..Peace is milking in tranquillity @EU wishes @Somalia happy International #PeaceDay
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
President Abdiweli's appointment today of electoral commission for Puntland is a first & important step towards one person, one vote
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
First HLPF since Brussels conf with all regional leaders. Standing ovation for @Somalia111 Somalia coming together
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Michele CervoneDurso
5 years
Our colleague Cristian Tudor in Doha has been appointed by ⁦ @FedericaMog ⁩ as first EU resident Ambassador to Kuwait! Excellent choice and someone who will be immediately operational and at home in the Gulf region and raise the tempo of EU engagement.
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Michele CervoneDurso
3 years
Jeff Feltman flagging the risk that ‘Syria will look like child’s play by comparison to Ethiopia’ should be an eye opener. Tigray has ramifications for the entire region & EU will work closely with US and others (role of Gulf key) to stop the fighting
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Special #EuropeDay in #Mogadishu with President Hassan & partners showcasing #EU partnership & commitment to #Somalia http://t.co/TRO9skZncc
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Michele CervoneDurso
10 years
Somalia's partners and #EU at London to support building of #Somalia national army shows international commitment http://t.co/wcwmwQE46c
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
EU committed in providing support to the voter registration process in Somaliland announced by @AhmedSilanyo to start on 16 January
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Michele CervoneDurso
10 years
Shocked by the attack against peace loving #Somalis in Maka Al Mukarama hotel #Mogadishu . Condolences to all victims including Amb Bari Bari
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Michele CervoneDurso
5 years
#EU & Kingdom strengthen partnership on G20 & global issues in the first weeks of the new @EU_Commission and Saudi @g20org . @vonderleyen discusses with @KingSalman how we can work together to tackle global challenges
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#الملك_سلمان يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من رئيسة المفوضية الأوروبية
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Visited Garowe to support authorities & SIEIT efforts & discuss progress in electoral process. Upper house lists to be shortly announced
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Reconciliation breakthrough @Jubbalandstate1 & Sade. Well done all! IGAD @MinisterDini @stability_fund #EU with you
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Happy #MandelaDay2015 to the Somali people "it is in your hands to make our world a better place for all..You can be that great generation"
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
#HLPF İstanbul kicks off stressing women role & empowerment at all levels - key for peace & human rights in #Somalia
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
President Erdogan opens #HLPF İstanbul & calls for implementing key 2016 milestones - "stability of Somalia vital"
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Fruitful discussions with @UAEEmbassyMog on joint partnership on #Somalia - beautiful view of Mogadishu from Embassy
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5 years
Always a real pleasure to engage with two knowledgeable and distinguished EU partners like with HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman and HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal leading the way in their respective fields with two of the Kingdom’s flagships @saudispace @KFCRIS
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8 years
Endorsement by Puntland's Parliament of Electoral Commission is major step forward towards local elections & #Somalia 's bottom up democracy
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Message of hope coming from #Kismaayo & #Somalia as a whole needs this reconciliation & search for inclusivity ripple effect
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Michele CervoneDurso
4 years
بمناسبة حلول عيد الفطر المبارك كل عام وأنتم بخير تقبل الله منكم صيامكم وطاعتكم
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10 years
#EU engaging with all #Somaliland parties in Hargeisa to take forward the process towards the 2015 elections http://t.co/YgpEtNHSAt
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Michele CervoneDurso
10 years
EU provides 26 scholarships for #Dadaab refugees to study at Mount Kenya University, http://t.co/nEn5xNal6J #Somalia http://t.co/ot1XMa5Eyf
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4 years
I wish Muslims throughout KSA, Bahrain & Oman #Ramadan Mubarak. This is a unique & special time for Muslims throughout the world & we are all celebrating together. My wish is that the values of #Ramadan bring us closer, as together we are stronger & can overcome many challenges.
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Useful dialogue in Baidoa with @SomaliPM , @iswapresidency & eldars & full EU support to regional assembly formation
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
Major reconciliation effort by Saudi Arabia under the auspices of @KingSalman with Ethiopian Prime Minister, Eritrean President, & Djibouti’s President gathering in Jeddah & driving tectonic shifts in Horn of Africa & political and economic partnerships previously unthinkable
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8 years
Concerned on the escalation in Galkayo. Essential for parties to diffuse tensions & settle differences peacefully #Somalia
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
EU supports @UNSomalia report on freedom of expression in Somalia. Key for upcoming electoral process & human rights
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3 years
Worth getting hold and listening the entire @BBCNewsnight interview of @ValedeAlmeidaEU - here’s only a nugget: realistic optimism where EU-UK relations stand as its cuts through superficial perceptions
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"We cannot rewrite history... we now need to move on." ICYMI: Five years on from the Brexit vote, EU Ambassador to the UK @ValedeAlmeidaEU says the EU and the UK need to move on in a "constructive spirit" #Newsnight
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Congratulations to #Kuwait for its much deserved election as member of @UN Security Council. Strategic #EU partner
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أخبار الأمم المتحدة
7 years
#الكويت تنضم للعضوية غير الدائمة لمجلس الأمن الدولي بدءا من عام 2018، بعد حصولها على 188 صوتا في الانتخابات التي أجرتها الجمعية العامة.
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Somali conflict resolution mechanisms taking root in Galkayo - joint efforts making difference. Reconciliation & confidence building now key
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Michele CervoneDurso
9 years
Another despicable attack against innocent people enjoying life in Lido beach - heart of Somalia's revival - my condolences for the victims
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Michele CervoneDurso
5 years
Presentation of copies of credentials today in Kuwait by @CristianTudor consolidates further EU foot print in the Gulf & wish my good friend the very best مبروك
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#Women2Drive - what a wonderful day for Saudi women & wonderful to witness the joy of those who worked for this - we are with you
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Michele CervoneDurso
8 years
Soomaaliya waddan aan illoobi karo maaha. Soomaalida waa dad sharaf leh oo si fiicaan iila shaqeeyey. Nabad gelyo iyo nooli kulante.
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9 years
Atrocious double attack in Mogadishu claiming again innocent civilians. My heartfelt condolences. A comprehensive response needed. #Somalia
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#Somaliwomenmatter Minister Zahra "women are the backbone of life" #IWD Mogadishu @iidasomalia @UNSomalia
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Delighted @EUNAVFOR flagship rescued 92 people from stricken dhow & transferred to Bossaso port preventing tragedy
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Wide ranging talks with Pres Madoobe. On elections Jubbaland leading & finalising imminently 43 LH lists. Women & other actors rep discussed
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7 years
Congrats to Saad Al Arify 1st Saudi Amb dedicated to EU. We worked well together in Yemen. Strong signal from KSA
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
EU engagement at United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre Advisory Board meeting in Riyadh led by @ValedeAlmeidaEU . Significant Saudi efforts in support of the centre acknowledged by @antonioguterres
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UN Spokesperson
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The Secretary-General’s full remarks to the @UN Counter-Terrorism Centre Advisory Board:
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1st ever classical concert in Saudi Arabia - Japanese full orchestra & maestro, European music & enthusiastic Riyadh spectators - remarkable
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8 years
Mogadishu brimming with joy for 1st ever IGAD Summit in Somalia & regional commitment for common future
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
Great to see all six GCC countries & @GCCSG engaged in Brussels at senior official level with @Trade_EU on one of the most important and long standing issues (FTA negotiations suspended from 2008) in our relations - the enhancement in EU-GCC trade
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Lucie Berger
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An important milestone in #EU relationship with #GCC as DDG Sandra Gallina from @the European Commission’s @Trade_EU opens the EU-GCC conference on #trade policy #development today in Brussels. Mutual trade worth €143 bn and a decade of stalling #FTA #negotiations .
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8 years
1st Xog Ogaal, now @AlJazeera when will intimidation of journos end? Security forces should focus on the real danger's to Somali people
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6 years
Belgium breaking new ground in the Kingdom - warm welcome to Riyadh to the new Belgium Ambassador Dominique Mineur who presented today copies of her letters of credence
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10 years
Progress in Galgala mountains by #Puntland forces show what well trained & equipped #Somali forces are capable.
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10 years
Constructive discussion with @SomaliPM including commitment to implement swiftly Vision 2016 http://t.co/gPBVly3Pkt
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9 years
IGAD remittances roundtable - President emphasized key for #Somalia exceeding aid levels; USD 1,2 billion http://t.co/gXXexBooST
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
Saudi Art and music in its broadest sense have been nurtured for several years by @GharemStudio and here we have amongst the leading Oud and Qanoon players warming up the evening at the EU residence in Riyadh
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Michele CervoneDurso
6 years
Happy 88th National day to the Kingdom, its leadership and people. It is great to be part of KSA national day fever with thousands of events taking place all over the Kingdom, from festivals to concerts #SaudiNationalDay2018 اطيب التهاني للمملكة العربية السعودية قادة و شعبا
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