Interview of PR Marrapodi with Noi Magazine on “Youth, Peace and Security: at the UN to cultivate what unites us”
Giovani, pace, sicurezza: all’ONU per coltivare ciò che ci accomuna. Responsabilità e speranza: l’ambasciatore Giorgio Marrapodi, rappresentante dell’Italia alle Nazioni Unite, parla alle studentesse e agli studenti di Noi Magazine: «Continuate a credere nella cooperazione tra i popoli» Intervista di Natalia La Rosa Collaborazione, dialogo, pace. Sono i valori invocati continuamente sulle nostre pagine da […]
Read moreItaly’s Statement at the Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts
Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts and by the European Union. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is not only a moral duty, but a legally binding obligation under the Geneva Conventions. Despite this, as highlighted by the […]
Read moreItaly’s Statement at the UN General Assembly’s Plenary on the Resolution Requesting an Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Climate Change
Madam President, Italy aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. We cosponsored and voted for the Resolution as submitted by Vanuatu and the Core Group. At the outset, allow me to thank Vanuatu for its leadership in conducting […]
Read moreItaly’s National Statement at UNGA’ World Football Day
Madam President, Excellencies, Dear friends, Italy is proud to join the Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Football — Bahrain, Libya and Tajikistan — and all co-sponsoring Member States in celebrating this World Football Day. Football is one of the most universal languages in the world. It crosses borders, cultures and generations, creating connections […]
Read moreStatement by H.E. Ambassador Gianluca Greco on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus Group The 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 – Debate on the five clusters
Distinguished Co-Chairs, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) Group1. The discussions conducted under the guidance of the Co-Chairs have enabled us to identify practical avenues for convergences across the five clusters2 of the reform and move beyond long-standing positions. We reiterate that all clusters are interrelated and […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 18-22 MAY 2026
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 18-22 May 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 […]
Read moreItaly’s statement at ECOSOC Special Meeting “Safeguarding Energy and Supply Flows: Supporting Global Development through International Cooperation”
Dear Excellencies and colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make a few remarks in national capacity. Increasing instability in the Middle East and the wider Mediterranean, including disruptions to maritime security and strategic routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz, is placing significant pressure on […]
Read moreNational statement at Side-event UNOOSA – From Orbit to Impact: Space Solutions Powering Sustainable Industry and Resilient Cities
New York, 7 May 2026 I would like to thank UNOOSA and UNIDO for organizing this side event and the Permanent Missions of Austria and Zambia that co-sponsored it. It is a privilege for Italy to take the floor at this important event and I would like to thank the organizers, in particular UNOOSA, UNIDO and all […]
Read moreItaly’s statement at the Arria-Formula Meeting: A Decade of Resolution 2286 – Protecting Medical Care in Conflict
Chair, Excellencies, Colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Ten years ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 2286. It affirmed a clear principle: medical personnel, facilities, and humanitarian operations must be protected in armed conflict. Yet today, this […]
Read moreBeginning-of-mandate bilaterals of Italy’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi
The busy schedule of meetings at the start of his term continues for Italy’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi. This week, Ambassador Marrapodi held very productive meetings with his fellow permanent representatives from Angola, Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, Côte d’Ivoire, Ambassador J.P. Tiémoko Moriko, and Eritrea, Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam. Africa is […]
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