Candidature of Italy to the Human Rights Council, 2026-2028
Italy has submitted its candidature for the Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. The protection and promotion of human rights is one of the main priorities of Italy’s foreign policy, based on the principles of universality, objectivity, and non-selectivity of human rights. Italy will continue to strongly promote a constructive and inclusive approach to […]
Read moreRemarks of Italy at Dialogue with UN Secretary General on the current situation and challenges for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in the run-up to the Peacekeeping Ministerial
Distinguished Secretary-General, Distinguished Under-Secretary Lacroix, Peacekeeping is often referred to as multilateralism in action. Since it joined the United Nations, Italy has championed this idea by dedicating constant support, top-level peacekeepers and state-of-the-art technologies to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide, becoming the largest contributor of troops among Western countries to UN peacekeeping. Italy’s commitment to peacekeeping […]
Read moreUNGA Tribute to the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, Italy’s Statement
The passing of His Holiness Pope Francis leaves the whole international community – and Italy in particular – with deep sorrow and a sense of emptiness. But because of his leadership and dedication, Pope Francis also leaves us with a sense of hope for the future. Remembering him in this General Assembly has a special […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the UNGA Plenary on Prevention of armed conflicts, Report of IIIM Syria
Statement of Italy – delivered by Amb. Gianluca Greco Mr President, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union and would like to add some remarks in a national capacity. At the outset, we would like to congratulate Mr Robert Petit on taking up his new role as Head […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at Consultation on NCDs and mental health process
Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. We express our sincere appreciation to the co-facilitators for their commitment and leadership in guiding the preparatory process toward a new political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. Italy attaches […]
Read moreExplanation of Vote. Resolution Global Health and Foreign Policy
Mr. President, Excellencies, Italy aligns itself with the explanation of vote delivered by Poland on behalf of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. We thank the co-facilitators for their commitment and efforts in advancing this important resolution. Italy attaches great importance to the global health agenda, along […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the 47th Committee on Information
Mr. Chair, Distinguished Representatives of the DGC, Delegates, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union on behalf of its Member States and would like to offer additional remarks in its national capacity. First, we congratulate the new Chair of the Board, the Permanent Representative of Estonia, Ambassador Rein Tammsaar, and the […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 28 APRIL – 2 MAY 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 28 April – 2 May 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 […]
Read moreBook of Condolences for the Death of the Supreme Pontiff Francis
The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in New York announces that a register of condolences has been opened for citizens who wish to express their condolences for the passing of the His Holiness Pope Francis. The aforementioned register is available at this link . The register will then be transmitted to the […]
Read moreItalian candidacy to host the Einstein Telescope
The promotional action to build the third-generation laboratory for the detection of gravitational waves, Einstein Telescope, in Sardinia continues. Italy is a candidate to build the Einstein Telescope (ET) project, the future large research infrastructure for the detection of third-generation gravitational waves, at the Sos Enattos site in Sardinia, which objectively offers ideal characteristics to […]
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