Given its cultural traditions and artistic history, Italy accords the highest priority to the cause of world heritage. That is why we wholeheartedly supported the proclamation of 2002 as the United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage. We welcome the fact that that proclamation coincided with the thir…
First of all, I would like to offer the condolences of the Government of Italy to the Indonesian authorities for the grave terrorist attack that took place in Bali; our condolences go also to all the other countries that suffered loss of life in that tragic event.
I congratulate the President of th…
Only two short weeks ago, the General Assembly examined the annual report of the Security Council, issuing an almost unanimous appeal — I would even say there was true general agreement — for greater transparency and participation in the workings of that body. Our debate today can thus be seen as a …
The tragic terrorist attacks of 11 September have dramatically accelerated the process of deep and lasting change in the role of the United Nations. They have reaffirmed its centrality as the preferred forum for dialogue among States and the promotion of universally shared values and rules. Over a o…
In taking the floor, allow me first of all to express Italy’s full endorsement of the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Belgium on behalf of the European Union.
The tragedy that struck the United States on 11 September lends even greater urgency to the United Nations activity, both …
As I am taking the floor for the first time at this fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly, I wish to express the satisfaction of my delegation at seeing you, Mr. President, at the helm of our proceedings, and to assure you of the full cooperation of Italy in the exercise of your high functions…
We are at the beginning of the eighth year of debate on Security Council reform. In some areas messages are encouraging, while in others they are disappointing. Our exercise continues to be held hostage to individual interests.
At the same time, a certain fatigue is setting in, making the idea of s…
As Permanent Representative of the State that is the current Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, I am honoured to introduce a draft resolution on this new item in the agenda of the fifty-fifth session of the General Assembly. Allow me to also take this opportunity to wel…
I would like at the outset to congratulate the Permanent Representative of Namibia, Ambassador Andjaba, this month’s Security Council President, on his clear and detailed presentation of the Council’s annual report to the General Assembly. I also
commend the Secretariat for its excellent preparator…
I am pleased to take the floor in the General Assembly to express my Government’s warm appreciation for the excellent work done in Vienna by all the delegations that participated in the intensive negotiations, which were brought to a positive conclusion with the approval of the Convention against Tr…
The Secretary-General’s report this year shapes a sweeping picture of the United Nations wide-ranging activities. At the close of the second millennium, the sheer volume of the United Nations activity provides tangible proof of the Organization’s role as the universal guarantor of the highest aspira…
Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open meeting, which provides all United Nations Member States with the opportunity to participate in the debate on sanctions, an issue which is, indeed, of major interest to the broader membership.
First of all, I associate myself with the statement mad…
