STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AMBASSADOR INIGO LAMBERTINI, AT THE UNGA DEBATE ON “GLOBAL AWARENESS OF THE TRAGEDIES OF IRREGULAR MIGRANTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN, WITH SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON SYRIAN ASYLUM SEEKERS” (November 20, 2015)
Mr. President,Like many colleagues before me, we want to express our most heartfelt condolences to the victims of the terrorist attacks that hit several [parts of the world in the last weeks. At the same time, for Italy, it is important to stress that the topic of today’s debate has nothing to do with terrorism. […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AMBASSADOR INIGO LAMBERTINI, AT THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON “MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: SECURITY, DEVELOPMENT AND ROOT CAUSES OF CONFLICT” (November 17, 2015)
Mr. President,In Italy’s view, the 2030 Agenda and the ongoing review processes on Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and on Women, Peace and Security have some underlying themes in common: the importance of conflict prevention first of all, the need to break down silos and foster an integrated approach toward the three pillars of the Organization and the […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SEBASTIANO CARDI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AT THE BOOK LAUNCH “MOVING AWAY FROM DEATH PENALTY – II EDITION” (November 5, 2015)
Mr. Secretary-General, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,There are at least two main reasons why during the last years Italy has been at the side of OHCHR in supporting its work on the death penalty. And why we are today extremely glad to mark the achievement of one of the results of our cooperation.First, because we strongly […]
Read moreSTATEMENT DELIVERED BY ITALY AT THE MEETING OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE OF THE 70TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON HUMAN RIGHTS (Item 72 – a,d) – (NOVEMBER 4, 2015)
Mr. President,Italy aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the European Union and wishes to add a few remarks in a national capacity.Human Rights are at the core of Italy’s foreign policy. Our support for the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms is deeply rooted in Italian history, tradition and culture. […]
Read moreSTATEMENT DELIVERED BY THE DIRECTOR FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS AT ITALY’S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, MIN. PLEN. ANDREA TIRITICCO, AT THE SIXTH COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION – 70TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY – (NOVEMBER 2, 2015)
Mr. Chairman,At the outset, please allow me to express my congratulations to you and to the other members of the Bureau on your election and on the admirable way in which you, Mr. Chairman, are conducting the work of this Committee.I also wish to thank the Chairman of the International Law Commission Mr Narinder Singh […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT, MS. PALMA D’AMBROSIO, TO THE FIRST COMMITTEE OF THE 70TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THEMATIC DISCUSSION ON OTHER DISARMAMENT ISSUES NEW YORK – (OCTOBER 30, 2015)
Mr. Chair,Italy is keenly aware of the importance of gender-based approaches for disarmament discussions and processes, and our government is at the forefront of international efforts to address all related issues, particularly in the context of conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery.The relationship between gender and disarmament is complex, and must be addressed in at least […]
Read moreREMARKS BY THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY, AMBASSADOR INIGO LAMBERTINI, AT THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DRAFT RESOLUTION A/C.3/70/L.8 “STRENGTHENING THE UNITED NATIONS CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, IN PARTICULAR, ITS TECHNICAL COOPERATION CAPACITY” – (October 30, 2015)
Mr. Chairman,It is Italy’s honor once again this year to introduce, on behalf of the co-sponsors, the draft resolution, “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Program, in particular, its Technical Cooperation Capacity” (document A/C.3/70/L.8).Last year the resolution was widely co-sponsored by Member States and we are confident that other Member States will […]
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 AND RELATED MATTERS (October 30, 2015)
Mr. President, On behalf of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) Group, I wish to thank you for convening this annual debate on Security Council reform, and warmly welcome the appointment of Ambassador Sylvie Lucas to her new pivotal capacity. We are confident that she will be attentive to the needs and concerns of all Member States […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AMBASSADOR INIGO LAMBERTINI, AT THE EVENT “TOWARD THE FULL REALIZATION OF AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE UNITED NATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES” – (OCTOBER 27, 2015)
Excellencies, Ms. Special Rapporteur, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,With my presence here I intend to join the voices who regard the full realization of a United Nations that proves inclusive, accessible and friendly for persons with disabilities, in all their forms, be there physical or mental as a clear objective that can be delayed no more. […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT, AMBASSADOR VINICIO MATI, AT THE FIRST COMMITTEE MEETING – 70TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS (October 26, 2015)
Mr. Chair,Italy fully aligns itself to the statement of the distinguished representative of the European Union. I would like to add some remarks in my national capacity.During the past decades, the international community has become increasingly aware of the pernicious consequences of illicit, unregulated, or irresponsible transfers of conventional arms in fueling conflicts; facilitating human […]
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