High-Level Event on Protecting Education from Attack
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations at the High level Event dedicated to “Protecting Education from Attack: Scope, Impact and Response”. — Thank you, Madame Moderator, I welcome this very interesting debate: it is important that during the Protection of Civilians Week we have a moment […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate – Joint Statement by “Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts”
UNSC Open debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts 27 May 2020 Mr. President, 1. This statement is issued on behalf of members of the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in armed conflict (PoC): Australia, […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate (VTC) on Protection of civilians in armed conflicts
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council VTC Open Debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflicts — Mr. President, I would like to thank the Estonian Presidency for organizing this annual Open Debate. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and to the one made by Switzerland on behalf […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Press Release. Africa Day 2020
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s celebration of Africa Day2020, Monday 25th May, will be characterised by an innovative digital format, with an artistic and cultural content dedicated to the African continent. At the instigation of Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re, in agreement with Minister Luigi Di Maio, the Foreign Ministry has designed a virtual […]
Read moreJoint statement on “Open markets, flow of essential goods and supply chain connectivity” promoted by Italy, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Guyana, Malawi, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden and Ruanda.
JOINT STATEMENT ON OPEN MARKETS, FLOW OF ESSENTIAL GOODS AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONNECTIVITY UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK 1) The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted societies and economies and sharply reduced global trade and travel, causing unprecedented damage to the livelihoods of people around the world. We recognise that we are facing first and foremost […]
Read moreItaly joins the statement on “Disability-inclusive response to COVID-19 – Towards a better future for all” – A response to the Secretary-General’s Policy Brief
“Disability-inclusive response to COVID-19 – Towards a better future for all” A response to the Secretary-General’s Policy Brief A Statement by 137 Member States and Observers The COVID-19 pandemic represents a human crisis of unprecedented scale, seriously affecting health and disrupting the livelihood and overall wellbeing of people all over the world. It impacts […]
Read moreItaly joins the Statement on the Occasion of the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia.
Statement issued by the following Member States that are part of the UN LGBTI Core Group: Argentina, The Netherlands, Albania, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Informal Meeting with the Candidate for the position of President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, at the Informal Interactive Dialogue of the General Assembly with the Candidate for the position of President of the 75th session of the General Assembly: Volkan Bozkir (Turkey) — Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We certainly value the opportunity […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Meeting in Arria – Formula on “Cyber Stability, Conflict Prevention and Capacity Building”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council – Meeting in Arria Formula on “Cyber Stability, Conflict Prevention and Capacity Building”— Mr. President, thank you for organizing this important and timely meeting We strongly commend the Estonian Presidency for this initiative and for the outstanding technical capabilities demonstrated. While Italy aligns itself with the […]
Read moreItaly supports the UN SG Guterres’ Policy Brief on The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons
Italy supports the UN SG Guterres’ Policy Brief on The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons — “Statement of Support to the UN Secretary General’s Policy Brief on The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons” In the face of the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, we strongly support the appeal by the United Nations […]
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