Proposal for an International Day of the Mediterranean Diet submitted at the UN
Press Release The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations formally presented a resolution to establish November 16 as International Mediterranean Diet Day, for it to be adopted by the General Assembly by the first half of December. Italy’s Permanent Representative in New York, Maurizio Massari, laid out the initiative: “The Mediterranean diet is […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons
Mr Chair Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the EU and I would like to add a few considerations on our national capacity. Amid an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape, the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons and their ammunition poses a complex challenge, fueling conflicts, terrorism, organized crime, and human rights […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 10-14 NOVEMBER 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 10-14 November 2025 (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 […]
Read moreStatement by Italy at UNGA80 Fourth Committee’s General Debate on Information
Thank you Mr. Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and its Member States, and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. The general debate takes place at a time when profound changes in the global information environment risk eroding trust in institutions and […]
Read moreStatement of Italy on Cluster II of the Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its 76th session – UNGA80 Sixth Committee
Thank you, Madame Chair. I will address the topics in cluster II by delivering an abridged version of our statement, the complete text of which has been submitted for publication. ** ** ** 1) I will start by addressing the topic of “Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction”. As a preliminary remark, Italy […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 3-7 NOVEMBER 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 3-7 November 2025 (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 […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the GA meeting on “Item 66: Report of the Human Rights Council. Dialogue with HRC President, Amb. Jurg Lauber”
Thank you, Mr Chair and Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to thank Mr Lauber for your briefing and for your continued commitment to strengthening the work and effectiveness of the Human Rights Council. Following our recent election to the Council for the 2026–2028 term, we […]
Read moreStatement of Italy delivered by the Permanent Representative Amb. Maurizio Massari at the presentation of the Report of the UN Special Rapporteur Ms. Francesca Albanese “An International Genocide”
Thank you, Mr Chair. If we are cut off, Italy will deposit the full text. The report presented today by Special Rapporteur Albanese is entirely devoid of credibility and impartiality. As Italy, we are not surprised. The content of the report blatantly exceeds the specific mandate of the Special Rapporteur, which does not include investigations […]
Read moreItaly’s Statement at UNSC quarterly debate on the Situation in the Middle East
Thank you, Madame President, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and its Member States and wish to offer the following remarks in our national capacity. The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace marked a pivotal moment for the Middle East. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the liberation of […]
Read moreThe Week Ahead at the United Nations – 27– 31 October 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 27– 31 October 2025 (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://webtv.un.org/en/schedule You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) Media Alert, the UN Journal, the websites of […]
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