Opening remarks by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the UN Event on “Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa”
Mr. Under Secretary-General,Excellencies,Ms. Letizia Moratti,Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to join my voice in welcoming you all to this special occasion as well as thank the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa, and friend, Maged Abdelaziz, for his interesting remarks and all the partners that have organized this event with us: the Office […]
Read moreWomen and Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa
Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on Development Monday, 13 June 2016, 10.00am-1.00pm Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQ, New York The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations, the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on […]
Read moreStatement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in the context of Peacekeeping Operations
Monsieur le President, Monsieur le President, L’Italie remercie la France pour avoir organisé ce débat ouvert qui, avec le rapport du Secrétaire General, nous pousse à réfléchir sur le rôle des opérations de maintien de la paix sous le prisme de la protection des populations. Je remercie le Secrétaire General, le Président de la République […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Hon. Mario Giro, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, at the Plenary Session of the General Assembly High-level meeting on HIV/AIDS
Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address this High-Level Meeting on behalf of Italy. While Italy fully aligns itself with the statement of the European Union, I would like to share with you some additional thoughts. The global campaign against HIV-AIDS has made great progress, but we all know it’s not […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Italy at the “Executive Board UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS – UNDP Segment on the Annual Report of the Administrator”
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, I would like to thank the Administrator for her very comprehensive statement, that shows that, thus far, progress is on track and often exceeds milestones. The reforms undertaken by UNDP are clearly yielding positive results. In today’s world, the Programme has a fundamental role and a comparative advantage as […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Hon. Mario Giro, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, at the UN event “Voyaging to a Sustainable Planet: A Talk Story Uniting Leadership on Oceans” on the occasion of the World Oceans Day
President Remengesau, Ms. Deputy Prime Minister Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a privilege to be with you today and participate in this momentous event, and especially in the evocative World Ocean Day ceremony that started it. The ceremony reminded me of the centuries-old relationship of Italy with the seas that has been celebrated […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Italy at the Executive Board UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS – UNFPA Segment on the Item 10 Annual Report of the Executive Director
Thank you, Mr. President. We also thank the Executive Director for the comprehensive statement. We appreciate UNFPA’s work on the mid-term review of the Strategic Plan, as well as the Integrated Budget to verify progress achieved and the adjustments required for their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030. Italy is […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Special High-level Event on “Wildlife Crime and New York Launch of the World Wildlife Crime Report”
I commend the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Gabon and of Germany, UNODC and WCS for organizing this timely meeting. As a Country that is part of the Group of Friends of Wildlife and a major supporter of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), Italy has […]
Read moreStatement Delivered by the the Italian Carabinieri Deputy Commanding General Lieutenant General Antonio Ricciardi at the Summit “United Nations Chiefs of Police”
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I am Lieutenant General Antonio RICCIARDI, Italian Carabinieri Deputy Commanding General. First of all, also on behalf of Lt. Gen. Tullio DEL SETTE, Carabinieri Commanding General, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the U.N. Secretary General and his staff for inviting to attend this Summit. […]
Read moreItaly Leads Football Coaching Workshops in Barbados
As recognized by Agenda 2030, sport has always been an important driver of peace and development for nations. Football in particular is a universal sport that is played in every corner of the globe, and for decades has never ceased to attract and excite fans. Its simplicity makes it one of the most widespread and […]
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