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- ↑ "Curriculum Vitae of Antonella Benedettini". Republic of San Marino. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "Association Agreement with the EU: exchange of views with High Representative Mogherini". Afari Esteri (San Marino). 4 April 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "Andorra, Monaco and San Marino intensify EU cooperation". Diplomat Magazine. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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