Press Release – International Day of the UN Peacekeepers – 29th May 2021
On the occasion of the 19th International Day of the UN Peacekeepers, Italy, the first contributor of Blue Helmets among Western countries and one of the main contributors to the budget of peace operations, reaffirms its commitment to ensure international peace and security under the aegis of the United Nations. This year, the Day […]
Read moreVirtual Event on “Space Diplomacy for a Growing Space Economy”
Introductory remarks delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, at the virtual Event on “Space Diplomacy for a Growing Space Economy.”— Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me first to welcome you all and it’s really a great pleasure to do it together with my dear friend the […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts”. — Mr. President, Italy welcomes this annual Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. It aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and is pleased to join the statement of the Group of […]
Read moreWith support from Italy, UNESCO launches International Network of Environmental experts
International UNESCO Earth Network On December 1st 2020, Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO launched a Multi-Partner Trust Fund “UNESCO Network of international environmental experts- the UNESCO Earth Network” with a global resource mobilization target of USD 20 million over an initial period of 4 Years. The Fund became effective with the signature of […]
Read moreGlobal Health Summit – 21 May 2021
On 21 May 2021 in Rome, Italy, as chair of the G20 , and the European Commission co-hosted the Global Health Summit. The Summit is an opportunity for G20 and invited leaders, heads of international and regional organisations, and representatives of global health bodies, to share lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop and […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Plenary Meeting on “The situation in the Middle East”
Statement delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, at the General Assembly Plenary meeting on “The situation in the Middle East”. Mr. Vice President, Madame Deputy Secretary General, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the EU and would like to add […]
Read moreUN Secretary-General’s message on International Day for Biological Diversity
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — VIDEO MESSAGE MARKING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 2021 (Source: UNRIC) United Nations – Biological Diversity Day
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate on “Peace and security in Africa: addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post- pandemic recovery in Africa”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Peace and security in Africa: addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post- pandemic recovery in Africa”. — Italy thanks the Government of the People’s Republic of China for organizing this Open Debate and aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Meeting in Arria Formula on “the Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Peace and Security”
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, at the Security Council meeting in Arria formula on “The Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Peace and Security” — Mr. Chair, we welcome today’s debate as we believe that technological development and scientific progress are indeed […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Dabate on “The responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity”
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, at the General Assembly plenary meeting on “The responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity”. — Madame President, Italy aligns itself with the statements delivered by the […]
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