Statement of Italy at the Open Debate on The United Nations Organization: Looking into the Future
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished colleagues, Italy aligns itself to the statement to be delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following remarks on its national capacity. Eighty years ago, nations joined together to create the United Nations — the cornerstone of a world order built on law, dignity, and […]
Read moreItaly celebrates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations
On the occasion of United Nations Day 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Organisation’s founding, Italy reaffirms its commitment to effective multilateralism, grounded in the promotion of peace, the protection of human rights, and sustainable development. The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella stated “Italy’s commitment to the United Nations, in compliance with the […]
Read moreGuterres inaugurates exhibition celebrating 80 years of the United Nations and 70 years of Italy’s membership
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres inaugurated the exhibition, “United in Life, United in the Future” at the UN Headquarters, organized by the United Nations with the support of Italy as part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of our country’s entry into […]
Read moreOrganized crime in the age of social media at the centre of Italy’s event at the UN
Si è svolto al Palazzo di Vetro mercoledì 15 ottobre un convegno sul tema “Crimine organizzato nell’era dei social media”, promosso dalla Fondazione Magna Grecia in collaborazione con la Rappresentanza Permanente d’Italia presso le Nazioni Unite a New York. L’evento ha visto la partecipazione di un delegazione di alto livello dall’Italia composta dagli Onorevoli Chiara […]
Read moreItaly’s statement at the informal meeting of the General Assembly for the Secretary-General’s briefing on the report “Shifting Paradigms: United to Deliver”
Madame President, Mr Secretary-General, Distinguished Colleagues, Italy aligns with the statement by the European Union and would like to add the following in its national capacity. Italy fully supports the UN80 Initiative. Let me elaborate on this with three short points. First. We need a reform that is balanced across the three pillars of […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at at Third Committee Plenary on Agenda item 108 “Crime prevention and criminal justice”
Thank you, Madam Chair. Italy aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the European Union. I would like to add some consideration on my national capacity. First of all, we wish to thank Ms Welsch for her instructive briefing today on the activities of UNODC over the last year. Italy has been, […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 13-17 OCTOBER 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 13-17 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://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) Media Alert, the UN […]
Read moreNote to the Press from Foreign Ministry Antonio Tajani – World and European Day Against the Death Penalty. Tajani: “No man can take the life of another man.”
On World and European Day Against the Death Penalty, Italy firmly reiterates its opposition to the death penalty, a cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment that violates human dignity, that does not enhance security or crime prevention, but rather makes judicial errors irreversible, with irreversible consequences. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirms that “the elimination of the […]
Read moreItaly’s Presidency of the UNGA I Committee begins
Within the proceedings of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, on Wednesday, October 8th, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, chaired the first general debate of the First Committee of the United Nations, which deals with issues related to disarmament, arms control, and international […]
Read moreSTATEMENT OF ITALY’S PR AMB. MAURIZIO MASSARI AT UN SECURITY COUNCIL’S OPEN DEBATE: WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellences, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Group of Friends for Women Peace and Security (WPS) and with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Italy is honoured to participate in this Open Debate on Women, Peace […]
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