Message of the UN Secretary-General for World Oceans Day 2021
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — MESSAGE FOR WORLD OCEANS DAY 8 June 2021 This year’s observance of World Oceans Day falls as the world wrestles with the COVID-19 pandemic, a climate crisis and humankind’s continuing assault on oceans, seas and marine resources. The recently issued Second World Ocean Assessment confirmed that […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly Special Session on “Challenges and Measures to Prevent and Combat Corruption and Strengthen International Cooperation”
Statement of the Minister of Justice, H.E. Prof. Marta Cartabia at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on “Challenges and Measures to Prevent and Combat Corruption and Strengthen International Cooperation”. Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished Colleagues and Delegates, It is an honour for me to address […]
Read moreRESTARTING FROM THE FUTURE: ITALY’S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY AROUND THE WORLD
Digital, Innovative, Sustainable, Competitive, Inclusive: Italy restarts from the future in the video made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to celebrate Italy’s National Day around the world through its network of Embassies, Consulates and Italian Cultural Institutes. The video tells the story of a country getting back on the track, and it starts with […]
Read moreGreeting message from the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the opening of the Italian Republic Day concert
Palazzo del Quirinale, 01/06/2021 I would like to thank Maestro Jakub Hrůša and the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia who will soon be offering us a splendid moment. I would like to thank Roberto Bolle who – together with the talented Virna Toppi – is gifting the Quirinale with an exceptional […]
Read morePress Release – International Day of the UN Peacekeepers – 29th May 2021
On the occasion of the 19th International Day of the UN Peacekeepers, Italy, the first contributor of Blue Helmets among Western countries and one of the main contributors to the budget of peace operations, reaffirms its commitment to ensure international peace and security under the aegis of the United Nations. This year, the Day […]
Read moreVirtual Event on “Space Diplomacy for a Growing Space Economy”
Introductory remarks delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, at the virtual Event on “Space Diplomacy for a Growing Space Economy.”— Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me first to welcome you all and it’s really a great pleasure to do it together with my dear friend the […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts”. — Mr. President, Italy welcomes this annual Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. It aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and is pleased to join the statement of the Group of […]
Read moreWith support from Italy, UNESCO launches International Network of Environmental experts
International UNESCO Earth Network On December 1st 2020, Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO launched a Multi-Partner Trust Fund “UNESCO Network of international environmental experts- the UNESCO Earth Network” with a global resource mobilization target of USD 20 million over an initial period of 4 Years. The Fund became effective with the signature of […]
Read moreGlobal Health Summit – 21 May 2021
On 21 May 2021 in Rome, Italy, as chair of the G20 , and the European Commission co-hosted the Global Health Summit. The Summit is an opportunity for G20 and invited leaders, heads of international and regional organisations, and representatives of global health bodies, to share lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop and […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Plenary Meeting on “The situation in the Middle East”
Statement delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, at the General Assembly Plenary meeting on “The situation in the Middle East”. Mr. Vice President, Madame Deputy Secretary General, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the EU and would like to add […]
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