WFUNA International Model UN – “WIMUN 2014” (Rome, June 30th- July 4th 2014)
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), in collaboration with the Italian Society for InternationalOrganization (SIOI -UNA Italy) will held in Rome, from June 30th to July 4th, the “WFUNA International Model UN” (WIMUN). Thehighest italian institutions such as the Presidency of the Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also participate.WIMUN 2014 […]
Read moreON THE OCCASION OF THE ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY, THE ITALIAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, FEDERICA MOGHERINI, SENT A VIDEO TO ALL THE ITALIANS IN THE WORLD.
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Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SEBASTIANO CARDI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, ON BEHALF OF ”UNITING FOR CONSENSUS” AT THE FIFTH INFORMAL MEETING OF THE TENTH ROUND OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATIONS ON THE QUESTION OF EQUITABLE REPRESENTATION ON AND INCREASE IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE COUNCIL (May 8, 2014)
Mr. Chair, On behalf of the “Uniting for Consensus” (UfC) group, I join the previous speakers in thanking you for convening this sixth informal meeting of the 10th round of Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform.I would now like to turn to the theme of today’s session. These two months of negotiations have shown dynamism […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SEBASTIANO CARDI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AT THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON “NON-PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (May 7, 2014)
Mr. President,Mr. Deputy Secretary General,Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,Allow me to begin by thanking the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea for organizing and chairing this important debate. I also wish to thank the Deputy Secretary General, Jan Eliasson, and the distinguished speakers for their important contributions to the discussion.Mr. President,Italy aligns itself with […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT, AMBASSADOR VINICIO MATI, AT THE THIRD SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE CLUSTER II ISSUES-REGIONAL ISSUES FOR THE 2015 REVIEW CONFERENCE TREATY ON THE NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (NPT) (May 1, 2014)
Mr. Chairman,Italy fully aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of the European Union.I would like to add some remarks in my national capacity.Italy’s geopolitical position is very close to the Mediterranean region and to the Middle East. Our history is intimately connected to the region, so we are very sensitive to […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AMBASSADOR INIGO LAMBERTINI, AT SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: SECURITY SECTOR REFORM (April 28, 2014)
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate and for the useful concept note you provided. We appreciate the leading role of Nigeria in shaping and promoting a deeper understanding of the critical issue of Security Sector Reform. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his participation in this meeting and for his […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT, AMBASSADOR VINICIO MATI, AT THE THIRD SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2015 REVIEW CONFERENCE TREATY ON THE NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (NPT) (April 28, 2014)
Mr Chairman,At the outset, I congratulate you on your appointment as chair of the third meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. I can assure you the full support of my delegation to ensure a successful outcome of this meeting. ***Mr Chairman,Italy attaches great importance to disarmament in its […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SEBASTIANO CARDI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS AT THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON “WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY – SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT” (April 25, 2014)
Madame President,Madame Special Representative,Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,Allow me to begin by thanking you, Madame President, for organizing this open debate of the Security Council. I also wish to thank Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, as well as the Secretary-General and the distinguished speakers for their important contributions to the discussion. Madame […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SEBASTIANO CARDI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AT THE GLOBAL PANEL DISCUSSION ON “MOVING AWAY FROM THE DEATH PENALTY – DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MARGINALIZED GROUPS” (April 24, 2014)
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson,Mr. Secretary-General,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,I wish to thank the Secretary-General and Amb. Simonovic for organizing this timely and valuable panel, which the Italian Mission is proud to have co-sponsored with Chile.Italy has a long and deeply-rooted commitment to the advancement of human rights and fundamental freedoms. With regard to today’s topic, almost two-hundred […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SEBASTIANO CARDI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS, ON BEHALF OF ”UNITING FOR CONSENSUS” AT THE FIFTH INFORMAL MEETING OF THE TENTH ROUND OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATIONS ON THE QUESTION OF EQUITABLE REPRESENTATION ON AND INCREASE IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE COUNCIL (April 23, 2014)
Mr. Chair, On behalf of the “Uniting for Consensus” (UfC) group, I join the previous speakers in thanking you for convening this fifth informal meeting of the 10th round of Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform.A central goal of a comprehensive reform of the Security Council is enhanced accountability of the organ towards the entire […]
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