Italy has a long tradition of mediation that has shaped our history and our approach to international affairs. In the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Italian unification this year, we commemorated the vision of the founding fathers of our nation and the sacrifices of so many patriots. We al…
Italy is about to celebrate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its unification. We are a young country, but a people with deep roots and ancient traditions. By our history, geographic location and age-old international outlook, we are proud of our illustrious legacy. By necessity and vocati…
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) provide us with a road map we must follow to assure a better future in 2015 and beyond — a world that is less unjust, less divided and less unstable. The MDGs have provided a framework for the efforts of all international stakeholders in development and helped…
Today, we face the reality of an international system that is becoming more complex by the day. Globalization has created new opportunities; it has also produced uncertainty and insecurity. Sudden crises affect the fundamental sources of our sustenance and progress: food, energy and financial resour…
We should discuss, as we are doing, the many complex elements of the situation in the Middle East. We all, I am sure, want to work towards reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region. On the peace process, I think we must safeguard the momentum of the negotiations and keep encoura…
First of all, I would like to thank you personally, Mr. President, for having organized this very important high-level meeting.
Italy reaffirms its full support for the action that all United Nations bodies take to prevent conflicts within their respective areas of expertise. The Security Council m…
This year’s general debate unfolds against an international backdrop in which terrorist acts of great ferocity have become all too common. The latest, heinous form of terrorism is hostage-taking, which has caused deep sorrow to many of our nations. Again and again, the international community has be…
I will read, on behalf of the European Union, a shorter version of the complete text, which is being formally circulated.
We are here today to review and address the problem of AIDS in all its aspects, reaffirm our global commitment and call on all countries to strengthen partnership and coordinati…
