Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: The Respect of Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter”
Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statement (to be) delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Last October, at the initiative of Spain, Member States recommitted themselves to the principles and the values of the Charter. These principles and values hold the same relevance today […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the 86th General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the “Culture of Peace; The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy”
Mr. Chairman, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. The evolving terrorist threat requires a comprehensive approach by the international community. Clearly, the military solution is not sufficient. We need to also increase […]
Read moreStatement by Italy at the Special High-Level Event “In Stronger Partnership and Better Coordination of Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking: Eradicating Modern-day Slavery through Sustainable Development”
I wish to thank the Mission of Belarus, the Group of Friends United against Human Trafficking and UNODC for convening this successful debate. My appreciation goes to the distinguished panelists, who contributed to approaching trafficking as a global and multidimensional phenomenon. Due to its geographical position in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is […]
Read moreThe President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, at the United Nations (February 10)
New York – On February 10, 2016, the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella paid an official visit to the United Nations. At UN headquarters, the President met with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and with the President of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft. President Mattarella then headed to the Permanent Mission of Italy, where […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the 54th Session of the Commission for Social Development on the Priority Theme: “Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World”
— Mr. Chairman, Excellences, Ambassadors, Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. I am very pleased indeed to speak on the 54th edition of the Commission for Social Development, on whose organisation and […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the 54th Session of the Commission for Social Development on the “Review of relevant United Nations plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situations of social groups”
Mr. Chairman, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. While awaiting to deliver on Monday our statement on social development tout court and on this year priority theme, “Rethinking and strengthening social development […]
Read moreInternational Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (6 February 2016) Event to take place Monday 8 February 2016, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Together, mobilizing to contribute to the achievement of the new Global Goals through the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation by 2030 BACKGROUND February 6th marks the International Day […]
Read moreStatement by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, on behalf of the “Uniting For Consensus” Group, at the General Assembly Meeting on the Question of Equitable Representation and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council
Madam Chair, On behalf of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group, I wish to thank you for convening this first meeti ng of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform of the 70th General Assembly. We believe that thematic debates like the one we are having today on the relationship between the Security Council and […]
Read moreStatement by Italy at the First Regular Session of the UNICEF Executive Board
Thank you, Mr. President. Let me congratulate you and all the new bureau members on your appointment. Please allow me to also congratulate the Executive Director on his speech. Mr. President, in 2016 Italy will continue to maintain a strong, longstanding commitment to UNICEF’s mandate and activities, supporting them through voluntary contributions. From maternal-infant health, […]
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 Armed Conflict
Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and by the Group of Friends of Protection of Civilians and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Today’s initiative is timely and we praise Uruguay for having organized it. The indiscriminate attacks against civilians, along with the images […]
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