Mr. President, Excellencies,
Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity.
At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts, and increasing global instability, Italy remains firmly convinced that effective multilateralism is not an abstract principle, but a practical necessity. The United Nations remains the indispensable framework through which the international community can pursue peace, stability, protection of human rights and sustainable development on the basis of shared rules and responsibilities.
Respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, and the peaceful settlement of disputes must remain at the heart of our common efforts. In this context, Italy firmly believes that the United Nations must remain central to global governance and capable of responding effectively to today’s challenges. To this end, Italy supports the UN80 Initiative, aimed at reforming the UN and making it more fit for purpose.
Italy, also in its role of focal point of the Group “Uniting for Consensus”, advocates for a reform of the UN Security Council aimed at making it truly and concretely more representative, accountable, democratic, transparent, and effective. In pursuing this objective, we have been engaging in the Intergovernmental Negotiation with a cooperative and constructive spirit, recognizing IGN as the only legitimate forum for discussing such a sensitive matter.
Renewed efforts are needed to strengthen the role of the United Nations in the field of peace and security. Prevention, mediation, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction require sustained political commitment and adequate resources.
Sustainable peace cannot be achieved without inclusive institutions. Respect for fundamental rights, democratic principles and the protection of human dignity and civic space are key to this regard. Respect for the rule of law and accountability remain essential pillars of peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies.
The needs of the most vulnerable continue to grow across many regions of the world. Italy remains strongly committed to responding through concrete and coordinated action, such as the “Food for Gaza” and the “Italy for Sudan” Initiatives.
Adequate, timely and predictable funding for the United Nations system remains essential to ensure effective humanitarian assistance and development cooperation for the most vulnerable populations.
Italy remains committed to working with all partners in support of a stronger and more effective multilateral system, capable of upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter.
I thank you, Mr. President.
