Virtual Event on “Corruption in the time of COVID-19: a double-threat”
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the virtual Event on “Corruption in the time of COVID-19: a double-threat”. — I thank Colombia and Peru’ for having promoted this event. A special acknowledgement also goes to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Celebrating […]
Read moreSpecial Session of the General Assembly in Response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
National Statement delivered by Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, at the Special Session of the General Assembly in Response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic (3 dicembre 2020) [starting from 01:30:57] The United Nations – Special Session of the General Assembly in Response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic (3-4 December 2020) […]
Read moreStatement by President Mattarella on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, has issued the following statement: «On the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons, I would like to express my attention and closeness to our fellow citizens with disabilities, their families and all those – professionals and volunteers – who deal with them on a daily basis […]
Read moreDecember 1st, the Italian G20 Presidency has officially begun. Video message from Prime Minister Conte
Italian Government. Presidency of the Council of Ministers Press Release – The Italian G20 Presidency has officially begun *** December 1st, the Italian G20 Presidency has officially begun. Video message from Prime Minister Conte The Italian G20 Presidency has, officially, just begun. Italy stands ready for the intense year ahead of us. […]
Read moreCOSP 13 – Side Event on “Building on the Bridging the Gap experience:…”
Statement delivered by Minister Plenipotentiary Leonardo Bencini, Head of the Unit for Strategy, Global Processes and International Organizations of MAECI, to the Side event at COSP13 on “Building on the Bridging the Gap experience: strengthening policies and practices for inclusion and leaving no one behind” — Thank you very much to all the organisers for inviting us to […]
Read moreEvent “Venice City solutions 2030: Visualizing Agenda 2030 in the city”
Statement delivered by Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Event “Venice City solutions 2030: Visualizing Agenda 2030 in the city”
Read more25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Italy rejects any form of discrimination and violence against women and girls, and reiterates its commitment against this unacceptable phenomenon, which is also a serious impediment to attaining gender equality and effective enjoyment of women’s rights. Since this is a priority action in Italy foreign policy, the Foreign Ministry pursues the goal of eliminating all […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Meeting in Arria Formula
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Security Council Meeting in Arria Formula in commemoration of the 25-year Anniversary of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina — Thank you Chair, and let me start by thanking the Russian Federation for its invitation […]
Read moreHigh-level online Event on the role of the United Nations in combating antisemitism
Pledge by Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, to encourage the UN to better address the fight against antisemitism delivered during the High-level online event on the role of the United Nations in combating antisemitism, organized by the World Jewish Congress.— I am truly honored to be here today to […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Third Committee Meeting
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, at the meeting of Third Committee on the adoption of the draft resolution “Strengthening the United Nations Programme on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. — Madam Chair, I would like to take this opportunity to […]
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