Statement by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Peace Building in Africa”
Mr. President, Thank you for convening this important open debate which, in our view, is extremely timely as it follows the recent decision by the AU Summit in Kigali to operationalize the AU Peace Fund and the successful Italy-Africa Ministerial Conference held in May in Rome which launched a new pattern of dialogue and cooperation […]
Read moreStatement by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, on behalf of the “Uniting For Consensus” Group, at the General Assembly Meeting on the Question of Equitable Representation and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council
Mr. President, On behalf of the Uniting for Consensus group, I wish to thank you for your leadership during the 70th General Assembly and for the transparent and inclusive manner in which you discharged your duties. Similarly, we thank the IGN Chair, Ambassador Lucas, for the transparent, collegial and inclusive manner in which she performed […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Hon. Silvia Velo, Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, at the High-Level Event: “Responding to the Impacts of El Nino and Mitigating Recurring Climate Risks”
Distinguished Secretary General, Honourable Ministers, The humanitarian, social and economic impacts of El Niño are severe. The effects of climate change are increasing day by day and the dire consequences are being paid by those left further behind. Urgent action is needed in response to this humanitarian crisis, coupled with a longer term vision capable […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the Security Council Open Debate “Working Methods”
Mr. President, As it has relevance to working methods, allow me to briefly illustrate the agreement reached on June 28th with the Netherlands to split the 2017/2018 term in the Security Council with Italy serving the first year and the Kingdom of the Netherlands to serve in 2018, pending by-elections. I am happy to mention […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Hon. Silvia Velo, Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, at the Ministerial meeting of the high-level political forum on sustainable development
Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union on behalf of the EU and its Member States. “Leaving no one behind” is a goal that is meaningful in all countries. In Italy, the government is undertaking actions in order to reach those who need the most. We are working towards […]
Read moreOpening remarks by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnership Framework
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Permanent Representative of Maldives, Ambassador Sareer, and myself, I am honored to open this session of the Partnership Exchange that will be devoted to discussing the partnership framework for Small Island Developing States. You may wonder why Italy and Maldives are chairing this event. The reason is […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Hon. Silvia Velo, Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, at the High-level political forum on sustainable development – Ensuring that no one is left behind: Challenges of countries in special situations
Mr. President,Distinguished moderator, Countries in special situations remain exposed and vulnerable to economic crises, natural disasters and climate change-related shocks, which add to global health threats and humanitarian crises, causing massive flows of refugees and migrants. These are distinctive features of the present international scenario that call for a long term strategic approach which should […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the High-level thematic debate entitled “UN@70 – Human rights at the center of the global agenda”
Mr. President,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity.First of all I wish to thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this high-level debate, an inspiring initiative and a litmus test for taking stock of progress […]
Read moreRemarks delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the UN Side Event on ‘International Day of Cooperatives: Innovative approaches to implementing the 2030 Agenda’
Excellencies,Minister Seretse,Ladies and Gentlemen I join all of you today in celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives, a traditional commemoration that has been celebrated at the international level since 1927 and at the UN since 1995. Cooperatives are very important in the world’s economic and social development, especially in the framework of Agenda 2030 with […]
Read moreStatement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Hon. Paolo Gentiloni at the Humanitarian Affairs Segment of ECOSOC
As we stated on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Summit one month ago, Italy is strongly committed to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian aid in full agreement with the Chair’s Summary and the Agenda for Humanity proposed by the Secretary General. Our country is firmly engaged to carry out all initiatives and commitments (77) […]
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