National statement at Side-event UNOOSA – From Orbit to Impact: Space Solutions Powering Sustainable Industry and Resilient Cities
New York, 7 May 2026 I would like to thank UNOOSA and UNIDO for organizing this side event and the Permanent Missions of Austria and Zambia that co-sponsored it. It is a privilege for Italy to take the floor at this important event and I would like to thank the organizers, in particular UNOOSA, UNIDO and all […]
Read moreItaly’s statement at the Arria-Formula Meeting: A Decade of Resolution 2286 – Protecting Medical Care in Conflict
Chair, Excellencies, Colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Ten years ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 2286. It affirmed a clear principle: medical personnel, facilities, and humanitarian operations must be protected in armed conflict. Yet today, this […]
Read moreBeginning-of-mandate bilaterals of Italy’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi
The busy schedule of meetings at the start of his term continues for Italy’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi. This week, Ambassador Marrapodi held very productive meetings with his fellow permanent representatives from Angola, Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, Côte d’Ivoire, Ambassador J.P. Tiémoko Moriko, and Eritrea, Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam. Africa is […]
Read moreState of Italy at the General Debate of the 48º Session of the Committee on Information
Mr. Chair, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and its Member States, and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Mr. Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Italy warmly congratulates the Department of Global Communications on its 80th anniversary. This milestone, coinciding with the founding of the United Nations, […]
Read moreGeneral Debate of the 48th Committee on Information, Statement of Italy
New York, 27 April 2026 Mr. Chair, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and its Member States, and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Mr. Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Italy warmly congratulates the Department of Global Communications on its 80th anniversary. This milestone, coinciding with the […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the High-Level Open Debate of the Security Council “The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain”
Mr. President, Excellencies, Italy aligns itself to the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add some further remarks in its national capacity. Let me start by quoting the Secretary-General Guterres stressing that “without maritime security, there can be no global security”. It is essential for the Security Council to maintain a […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 27 APRIL – 1 MAY 2026
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 27 April – 1 May 2026 (This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) The Week Ahead is available online here: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/the-week-ahead-the-united-nations To find out which events will be webcast, see: https://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) […]
Read moreStatement of Italy’s Permanent Representative at the Plenary of the Financing for Development Forum ECOSOC
Mr./Ms. President, Italy aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. This Forum provides the first opportunity to take stock of progress on the Financing for Development agenda and to advance the implementation of the Sevilla Commitment. In line with the Sevilla Commitment, Italy supports a more inclusive and effective global framework for financing […]
Read morePress Release: Ambassador Marrapodi meets with USG Amina Mohammed. Announcement of the next SDG 16 Conference on June 17th.
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Giorgio Marrapodi, met today with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of their collaboration, culminating in their joint work in the field of transforming sustainable food systems (UNFSS). Rome hosted the pre-summit on food systems in 2021; […]
Read moreStatement by H.E. Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus Group
The intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council Model Discussion of the C-10 (African Group) 20th April 2026 Distinguished Co-Chairs, I make this intervention on behalf of Uniting for Consensus (UfC). 1 I wish to thank Sierra […]
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