National statement at the Open Debate on Food under fire: the Security Council’s role in mitigating global and local food crises
New York, 25th August, 2026 Madame President, colleagues, Italy fully aligns itself with the Statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add some further remarks in its national capacity. Let us begin by thanking Denmark for organizing this timely event during its Security Council’s Presidency. The issue of Conflict-Related Food Insecurity is of […]
Read moreMedia Access Arrangements during the 81st UN General Assembly – UNGA, for High-Level Events and the General Debate (September 22–29, 2026)
Below are the United Nations guidelines for media access during the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) for high-level events and the General Debate (September 22–29, 2026): UNGA_media_FAQs_external.pdf
Read moreStatement of the Permanent Representative Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi at the Open debate on the working methods of the Security Council
Wednesday, 19th August 2026 Madam President, I thank you for convening this meeting on a topic which is of the utmost importance and deserves our continued attention. The international community has a vital interest in a Security Council that is efficient and effective in carrying out its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace […]
Read moreMessaggio del VPdC/On. Ministro Antonio Tajani in occasione della Commemorazione della tragedia di Marcinelle (70° anniversario) e della “Giornata nazionale del sacrificio del lavoro italiano nel mondo” (8 agosto).
Marcinelle, 8 August 2026 Seventy years ago, on 8 August 1956, Marcinelle became forever etched in the collective memory of our country and of Europe. In the Bois du Cazier mine, 262 workers of twelve nationalities lost their lives, including 136 Italians. Today, we remember each and every one of them. Behind those numbers were […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Italy’s PR Amb. Giorgio Marrapodi on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus Group on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the Membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council
Madame President, On behalf of the Uniting for Consensus group, I would like to begin by expressing our sincere thanks for your leadership throughout the Security Council reform process during the 80th session. Furthermore, we wish to express our continued gratitude to the Co-Chairs of the intergovernmental negotiations (IGN), Ambassador Albanai and Ambassador Gregoire Van […]
Read moreStatement by Italy’s PR Giorgio Marrapodi at High‑level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety – 2026 – General Assembly Hall
Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, I am honoured to address this High-level Meeting on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Italy, Matteo Salvini. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Let me first thank […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 20-24 JULY 2026
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 20-24 July 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) Media Alert, the UN […]
Read moreHLPF 2026 – Italy’s National Statement delivered by Undersecretary for the Environment and Energy Security Hon. Claudio Barbaro at High-level Event of the General Assembly on the Mid-Term Review of the New Urban Agenda
(Courtesy Translation) Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union on behalf of its Member States. The midterm review of the New Urban Agenda provides an important opportunity to renew our collective commitment and to reflect on the essential role that cities and territories play in advancing […]
Read moreUN High-Level Meeting on Critical Energy Transition Minerals Statement of Italy’s Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security Sen. Claudio Barbaro
(Courtesy Translation) Excellencies, I would like to thank the United Nations for convening this important discussion and for the valuable work carried out by the Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. The Panel’s recommendations are particularly timely at a moment marked by growing geopolitical tensions and increasing vulnerabilities in global supply chains. Critical minerals are […]
Read moreHLPF 2026 – Remarks by Italy’s Undersecretary for the Environment and Energy Security, Hon. Claudio Barbaro, at side event co-hosted by Italy “Future Makers: Youth Engagement and Youth Voluntary Reviews for Systemic Change”
(Courtesy Translation) Distinguished co-organizers, Honourable Chief of Staff, Excellencies, delegates, and young women and men, Allow me first to express my sincere appreciation to all the partners who contributed to organizing this event, in particular the Kingdom of Tonga and the European Youth Forum. My special thanks also go to the representatives of the younger […]
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