Italy aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the observer of the European Union later this afternoon. I would nevertheless like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity.
First of all, we thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/696) and we strongly welco…
First, let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. I also thank Under Secretary-General Feltman for his comprehensive briefing to the Security Council this afternoon. Of course, I would also like to thank Ms. Fatima Shehu Imam for her insightful perspective. Just like Mr. …
Italy voted in favour of resolution 2374 (2017) and affirms its support for the peace process in Mali. The rapid and effective implementation of the provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali remains top priority with a view to ensuring peace and security in Mali and the Sahel r…
I thank the Egyptian presidency for convening today’s open debate, which is in line with the strategic discussion taking place in the Security Council about how the United Nations and its peacekeeping missions can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security.
At the outset, all…
I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Tanin, for his briefing, as well as the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dačić, and Ambassador Vlora Çitaku.
Italy’s investment in th…
I would first like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Wane for his very detailed and focused briefing.
Today the Sahel region is dealing with a number of major security challenges, including terrorism, illegal trafficking and transnational crime, which have effects that extend well beyond its bor…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Egyptian presidency for convening this meeting. It is my special pleasure to welcome Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. I thank her for her comprehensive briefing and the Permanent Observer of the African Union, Ambassador Téte António, for his very use…
Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2371 (2017). We recognize the leadership role played the United States on this issue and we thank the United States mission for its untiring effort to bring us to reach today’s important result.
Today the Security Council is once again — this is t…
At the outset, I wish to thank the Egyptian presidency for having convened today’s meeting and Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun for his very considered and illuminating briefing.
As the Council and the whole of the United Nations are reviewing the tools at their disposal to maintain or restore …
Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2370 (2017), adopted today, as a substantial step forward in the international community’s commitment to combat the scourge of terrorism. It is a very good way, Sir, to start your presidency, on which we congratulate you and wish you all the best. …
I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his precise and clear analysis and briefing.
I would like to begin my statement by reaffirming our extreme concern to the Council about the spiral of te…
First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having convened this timely debate in your capacity both as President of the Security Council for this month and as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).
Italy aligns itself with the statement to be d…
Italy aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union. I wish to make some remarks in my national capacity.
At the outset, I would like first of all to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yamamoto, for his presence here today, for his bri…
I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for the twenty-fifth report on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the situation in
Darfur, as well as her briefing today and her tireless efforts that we see each time she is in the Chamber.
Yeste…
At the outset, I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his clear and exhaustive report (S/2017/467) and Under-Secretary- General Jeffrey Feltman for his comprehensive briefing. Some issues are worth highlighting for today’s discussion.
Daily brutal violent acts affecting civilians continue…
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…
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 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…
Like my colleagues before me, I would like to thank Ambassador Kairat Umarov warmly for his thorough briefing today and congratulate him on his assumption of the chairship of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea. I do not need to…
