I want to thank the United States for calling for today’s meeting.
Almost 50 years ago, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons entered into force. Thanks to collective efforts, the Non-Proliferation Treaty has become a pillar of our collective security. Over the course of the Treaty…
Today’s vote in the Security Council is a very important step towards holding Da’esh accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Inhumanity has been the essence of the horrific offences perpetrated by Da’esh in its cruel ideology. Few times in history have we seen such deliberate and sys…
Allow me to commend the Swedish presidency for organizing today’s debate. My gratitude also goes to the Secretary-General for his ambitious programme of action. As we begin the year, I look forward to an open, productive and fruitful working relationship in the Security Council.
This is Italy’s fir…
I would like to begin by expressing my deep personal gratitude to General Assembly President Treki for his moving tribute to my nation’s late Judge Giovanni Falcone, whose dedication and courage are an inspiration to us all. My sincere thanks go also to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the attentio…