Press release from the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN in New York – Celebration of Italy’s National Day
New York, June 5, 2026 This year’s celebrations at the UN in New York marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic were marked by special excitement, with the participation of approximately 700 guests, including ambassadors and delegates from countries around the world, as well as UN and Italian officials at the […]
Read moreOpening Remarks by Italy’s Permanent Representative to the UN Amb. Giorgio Marrapodi at the Celebration of Italy’s National Day
June 4, 2026, New York Chef de Cabinet, Excellencies, Colleagues, Dear Friends, It is an honor to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic with you. For Italy, the past 80 years of democratic history are deeply intertwined with the same story of the United Nations. The principles of the UN […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at ECOSOC High-level Dialogue with the Secretary-General on his report on the reform UN Development System
Excellency, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and its Member States and wishes to offer the following remarks in its national capacity. We would like to thank the Secretary General for presenting his report , and highlight that the discussion is indeed very timely. The path laid down in 2017 […]
Read moreItaly’s Statements at the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspect
*** First statement*** Mr. Chair, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Chair of the BMS9 and to express my gratitude to you, your team, and UNODA for the extensive and thorough preparatory work undertaken over the past few months. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European […]
Read moreTHE 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 […]
Read moreStatement 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 […]
Read moreStatement 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 […]
Read moreInterview 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 […]
Read moreItaly’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 […]
Read moreItaly’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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