Security Council – Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security:…”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Enhancing Maritime Security: a case for international cooperation.” — Italy thanks the Government of India for organizing this Open Debate and aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. The transnational character of maritime crime and threats to maritime […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Meeting with the troop- and police-contributing Countries to UNIFIL in Lebanon
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council meeting with the troop- and police-contributing Countries to UNIFIL in Lebanon — Mr. President, Lebanon marked one year since the devastating explosion that destroyed Beirut, killing over 200 people, injuring over 7000 and leaving deep, invisible scars in the fabric of a complex, vibrant and culturally rich society. […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Briefing by the UN Deputy Secretary-General on the recent Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021
Statement delivered by Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Informal briefing by the Deputy Secretary-General on the recent Pre-Summit of the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021 — Thank you, Madame Deputy Secretary General, thank you Amina, for this prompt briefing on the outcome of the Rome Pre-Food Systems […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Informal Plenary on the findings and recommendations IPPPR
Statement delivered by Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the General Assembly informal plenary meeting to allow the Independent Panel for Preparedness and Response (IPPPR) to brief the membership on their findings and recommendations, as contained in their final report. — Thank you, Mr. President. Italy aligns itself with […]
Read morePrime Minister Draghi at the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome
Director General,Deputy Secretary General,Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to Rome.Secretary General Guterres launched the idea of this Summit in October 2019, on World Food Day.He was worried about the many threats to food security – including climate change, infectious diseases and disruptions to supply chains.The COVID-19 pandemic has made […]
Read moreSecretary-General’s message to the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome
I am pleased to send greetings to this important meeting to prepare for the Food Systems Summit. We are at a pivotal moment. We are seriously off track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Poverty, income inequality and the high cost of food continue to keep healthy diets out of the reach […]
Read moreUN Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Official Ceremony of the Food Systems Pre-Summit
UN Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Official Ceremony of the Food Systems Pre-Summit [as delivered] Excellencies, Distinguished delegates and colleagues, Under the able leadership of our host Prime Minister Draghi, I would like to thank our Italian partners and our hosts for an incredible welcome here to Rome. I would like to give additional […]
Read moreLancio nuovo canale Podcast della Rappresentanza Permanente d’Italia all’ONU
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Read moreVideomessage by Ambassador Maurizio Massari
(In Italian) Innanzitutto, un caloroso benvenuto a tutta la comunità delle Nazioni Unite. It is with pride and a sense of responsibility that I take on the role of Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations. Italy is wholeheartedly committed to the fulfillment of UN goals in the areas of […]
Read moreSecretary-General message on Observance of the Olympic Truce for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo
In a few days, athletes from around the world will come together in Japan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. They have had to overcome enormous obstacles to participate, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to show the same strength and solidarity in our efforts to bring peace to […]
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