I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General O’Brien for his briefing.
Today, once again we have heard a sobering briefing, which underscores that the humanitarian situation in Syria has in no way improved. While there are indications of a reduction in violence since the adoption of the Astana ag…
I thank the Uruguayan presidency for this open debate, which marks the first anniversary since the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016) on the protection of medical and humanitarian personnel and facilities.
I would also like to thank the briefers — first of all, the Secretary-General for his partici…
I would like to thank the Special Representative Mr. David Shearer for his update on the situation in South Sudan.
The Security Council just unanimously extended the sanctions regime for another year, and we continue to view the current context negatively because of the grave violations of human ri…
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the Force Commanders for their briefings. They are a valuable contribution to the current debate on peacekeeping reform.
In a world where global security challenges are increasing dramatically, we strongly believe th…
Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Kubiš for his briefing and for his dedication and energy in leading the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) as it seeks to fulfil its important mandate in what remains a very challenging environment. The recent suicide attacks in Baghdad…
I would like to thank the High Representative for his briefing and reiterate our support for his work.
Italy aligns itself with the statement to be made later on behalf of the European Union.
At the outset, allow me to emphasize that the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the European Union. T…
At the outset, let me thank Deputy State Representative Zenenga and Special Representative Madeira for their briefings.
We share the view expressed by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2017/408) that in the past month we have witnessed remarkable events that have restored significant hope for…
I would like to thank Mr. Zahir Tanin for his briefing and Minister Kuburović and Ambassador Çitaku for their detailed statements.
For Italy, the prospect of European integration is a crucial driving force in efforts aimed at reform that the States of the western Balkans are expected to carry out w…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate Uruguay for convening today’s important open debate on a topic that is inextricably linked to international peace and security.
(spoke in English)
I would also like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Special Adviser Adama Dieng and Ms. Min…
I speak also on behalf of Sweden.
This unanimous vote is a strong sign of Security Council unity. We are grateful to the United States, in the role of penholder, for the constructive position that allowed us to reach an important result. We also thank Ethiopia for its flexibility and its role in th…
Let me, at the outset, commend Ambassadors Aboulatta, Llorentty Solíz and Umarov for their insightful briefings and their leadership of the Committees they chair.
Terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security. Th…
I would like to thank the Uruguayan presidency for convening this meeting on Europe Day, and of course High Representative Federica Mogherini for her briefing and her words. As a member of the Security Council and a founding member of the European Union, Italy attaches great importance to this meeti…
Let me at the outset say that we very much look forward to cooperating with you, Sir, and your delegation, of course, during your presidency this month. We already had the occasion to do so in Colombia, which was a very, very successful undertaking.
I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the Inter…
I would first like to thank the presidency for convening this timely meeting on such a key and pressing issue for the Security Council. I believe that the Council should make every possible
effort to resolve the worsening crisis created by the persistent ambitions of the Democratic People’s Republi…
We are pleased with today’s unanimous adoption of resolution 2351 (2017), which ensures that the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara will continue to fulfil its critical mandate in an increasingly complex and challenging operational environment. I would also like to thank the…
I thank Mr. O’Brien for his briefing. He and the humanitarian agencies have the full support of Italy.
As we know, the Syrian conflict has already caused unspeakable levels of human suffering, death and displacement. International humanitarian law is violated. Terrorists continue to kill scores of …
I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Mr. David Shearer, for his update on the situation in South Sudan. We are pleased to hear of the implementation of some measures to improve the protection of civilians and create weapons-free zones.
The United Nati…
Italy remains convinced that a just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine needs to be based on a two-State solution, as the only achievable objective resulting from direct negotiations between the two parties. That is also consistent with the position that the European Union has held for ye…
I would like to thank the Special Representative for his comprehensive briefing and continuous efforts in Libya.
Italy remains at the forefront of international support for the Libyan people, the institutions validated by Libyan Political Agreement in Skhirat and the mediation role of the United Na…
I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this very timely debate. It is difficult to believe that this is the first time the Council is discussing human rights outside of the context of a specific human rights situation or peacekeeping operation. However, there is always a first time for everyth…
