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1 June 2026
THE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 1-5 JUNE 2026      

The Week Ahead at the United Nations 1-5 June 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 […]

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28 May 2026
Statement of Italy’s PR at ECOSOC Breifing on UN80 Initiative and Presentation of SG’s Progress Report

Madam President, I wish to thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s meeting, and the Secretary-General for the progress report and the whole team for the incredible effort made on the UN80 Initiative. We align ourselves with the statement by the European Union and wish to offer some remarks in our national capacity. Italy fully […]

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26 May 2026
Statement of Italy’s PR Amb. Giorgio Marrapodi at High-Level Open Debate of the Security Council “Maintenance of international peace and security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System”

Mr. President, Excellencies, Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts, and increasing global instability, Italy remains firmly convinced that effective multilateralism is not an abstract principle, but a practical […]

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21 May 2026
Interview of PR Marrapodi with Noi Magazine on “Youth, Peace and Security: at the UN to cultivate what unites us”

Giovani, pace, sicurezza: all’ONU per coltivare ciò che ci accomuna. Responsabilità e speranza: l’ambasciatore Giorgio Marrapodi, rappresentante dell’Italia alle Nazioni Unite, parla alle studentesse e agli studenti di Noi Magazine: «Continuate a credere nella cooperazione tra i popoli» Intervista di Natalia La Rosa Collaborazione, dialogo, pace. So­no i valori invocati continuamente sulle nostre pagine da […]

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20 May 2026
Italy’s Statement at the Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts

Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts and by the European Union. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is not only a moral duty, but a legally binding obligation under the Geneva Conventions. Despite this, as highlighted by the […]

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20 May 2026
Italy’s Statement at the UN General Assembly’s Plenary on the Resolution Requesting an Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Climate Change

Madam President, Italy aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. We cosponsored and voted for the Resolution as submitted by Vanuatu and the Core Group. At the outset, allow me to thank Vanuatu for its leadership in conducting […]

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19 May 2026
Italy’s National Statement at UNGA’ World Football Day

Madam President, Excellencies, Dear friends, Italy is proud to join the Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Football — Bahrain, Libya and Tajikistan — and all co-sponsoring Member States in celebrating this World Football Day. Football is one of the most universal languages in the world. It crosses borders, cultures and generations, creating connections […]

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19 May 2026
Statement by H.E. Ambassador Gianluca Greco 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 – Debate on the five clusters

Distinguished Co-Chairs, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) Group1. The discussions conducted under the guidance of the Co-Chairs have enabled us to identify practical avenues for convergences across the five clusters2 of the reform and move beyond long-standing positions. We reiterate that all clusters are interrelated and […]

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18 May 2026
THE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 18-22 MAY 2026      

The Week Ahead at the United Nations 18-22 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 […]

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15 May 2026
Italy’s statement at ECOSOC Special Meeting “Safeguarding Energy and Supply Flows: Supporting Global Development through International Cooperation”

Dear Excellencies and colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make a few remarks in national capacity. Increasing instability in the Middle East and the wider Mediterranean, including disruptions to maritime security and strategic routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz, is placing significant pressure on […]

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