Statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy UN Security Council – Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine, 24 February 2023
Mr. President, On this day exactly one year ago, a permanent member of this Council unilaterally violated the basic principles and norms on which the peaceful coexistence among States and this very Organization are founded. Far from bearing a greater sense of duty and responsibility as a permanent member, with its unacceptable behavior Russia has […]
Read more11th EMERGENCY SPECIAL SESSION OF UNGA – STATEMENT HIS VICE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ANTONIO TAJANI, New York, 22 February 2023
(Minister Tajani speaks in French – Interpreter: ) Mr. President, Excellencies, A year ago, the Russian Army invaded Ukraine, an invasion that lead to tens of thousands of deaths, that lead to the destruction of infrastructure, lead to unbelievable disasters due to an illegal invasion violating the rules of international law. We are standing along the […]
Read moreThe Week Ahead at the United Nations , 20 – 24 February 2023
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 20 February – 24 February 2023 (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 […]
Read moreInterview with Italy’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Maurizio Massari
Interview with Maurizio Massari published by Pass Blue on February 14 2023 [Go to the magazine’s website for the original and full interview] JOHN PENNEY/PASSBLUE PassBlue: Intergovernmental negotiations among UN member states on UN reform originally began in 2008, and this year’s first recurring meeting got off to a tense start. Why? Massari: I don’t […]
Read moreLaunch of UNICRI’s New Strategic Programme Framework: 2023-2026
Launch of UNICRI’s New Strategic Programme Framework: 2023-2026 15 February 2022 Opening Remarks by Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Gianluca Greco Good morning Colleagues, Welcome to our Mission and thank you for being with us this morning. First, let me acknowledge the presence of Ms. Antonia De Meo, Director of UNICRI, of Mr. Joel Antonio Hernández […]
Read moreThreats to International Peace and Security: Sea Level Rise implications for International Peace and Security
SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE Threats to International Peace and Security: Sea Level Rise implications for International Peace and Security 14 February 2023 Statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy, Ambassador Maurizio Massari Mr President, I would like to thank Malta for convening this debate and the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, […]
Read moreUN Women Executive Board – First Regular Session 2023
UN Women Executive Board – First Regular Session 2023 13 February 2023 Statement of Italy delivered by the Permanent Representative, Ambassador Maurizio Massari Thank you, Mr. President. Firstly, I wish to express Italy’s deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of lives in Turkiye and Syria caused by the earthquake and our full support to those […]
Read moreThe Week Ahead at the United Nations, 13 – 17 February 2023
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 13 February – 17 February 2023 (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, […]
Read more61th Session of the Commission for Social Development
61th Session of the Commission for Social Development “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development” 10 February 2023 Statement of Italy delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative, […]
Read moreSecurity Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine
Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine Monday, 6 February 2023 Statement of Italy, delivered by Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Madame President, I would like to thank Undersecretary General Griffiths for his sober but alarming update. Let me express also our sincere congratulations to Malta for assuming […]
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