Uniting for Consensus Statement for the Debate “Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters related to the Security Council”
New York, 22 October, 2026 Mr. President, On behalf of the pro-reform and cross-regional group Uniting for Consensus (UfC)[1], I wish to express our appreciation for convening this debate. We would also like to thank you for reappointing two highly qualified and capable Co-chairs for the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) process: Amb. Tareq Albanai, Permanent Representative […]
Read morePress Release: First Italophony Day at the United Nations: Community of Italian Speakers Launched at the UN
New York, 22 October 2026 – The first Italophony Day at the United Nations was held today in the ECOSOC Chamber at UN Headquarters. The event was organized by the Permanent Missions of Italy, San Marino and Switzerland as part of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, and gathered more than 300 […]
Read moreJoint Statement by the Group of Friends for Culture delivered by Italy on the occasion of Presentation of the Report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights A/81/373 on “Assessing the implementation of cultural rights”
Mr Chair, Mme Special Rapportuer, On behalf of the Group of Friends for Culture, I thank the Special Rapporteur for her timely and valuable report. We fully recognize that cultural rights are an integral part of universal human rights and are essential to human dignity, participation, and inclusion. We must ensure that culture remains high […]
Read moreIntervista del Rappresentante Permanente Giorgio Marrapodi con l’agenzia ItalPress: “L’intelligenza artificiale non può sostituire la dimensione umana della diplomazia”
(18 Ottobre, di Stefano Vaccara) WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Nearly forty years of diplomatic service, from Calabria to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, with postings in some of Europe’s major capitals along the way. Giorgio Marrapodi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, was among the leading figures at […]
Read moreFirst Committee of the 81st UN General Assembly. General Debate. National Statement
New York, 12 October, 2026 Chair, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union. I will now add some remarks in my national capacity. We meet at a time of growing international polarization, with conflicts and tensions deepening, first and foremost as a result of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. […]
Read morePress release – UN: Italy reaffirms its commitment to tackling food waste, from everyday behaviors to policies for sustainable food systems
New York, October 8, 2026 – Reducing food loss and waste is a priority for global food security and the promotion of sustainable consumption patterns. This was the core message of the event organized at the United Nations by the Permanent Mission of Italy, together with the Permanent Missions of the Dominican Republic and the […]
Read moreOpening Remarks by PR Giorgio Marrapodi at the event “Advancing Food Waste Reduction: From Awareness to Research and Action” organized by Italy at the UN
Excellencies, Distinguished colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon, and welcome. Let me begin by thanking my colleague, Ambassador Bencosme Castaños of the Dominican Republic, and the Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for co-sponsoring this event with us. My heartfelt thanks also go to FAO, and to its Liaison Office here in New […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE: ITALIAN CHOIR “PICCOLO CORO DELL’ANTONIANO” VISITS THE PERMANENT MISSION OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in New York, Giorgio Marrapodi, welcomed today the delegation of the Piccolo Coro dell’Antoniano of Bologna, Italy’s beloved children’s choir visiting the United States for its first tour dedicated to promoting the Italian language and culture. “I am very pleased that the Antoniano’s mission begins precisely […]
Read moreItaly’s Statement at General Debate of UNGA Second Committee
Madame Chair, Excellencies and colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following remarks in national capacity. We congratulate you, madame Ambassador Suela Janina, on your appointment as Chair of Second Committee, and confirm full support to you and the Bureau. Italy strongly believes in […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 5 – 9 OCTOBER
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 5-9 October 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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