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Nicola Renzi

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first: 2017-09-24
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“I believe that the general debate is an important opportunity to renew our commitment to a stronger United Nations, capable of coordinating economic, social and environmental policies and translating them into effective action at all levels. Trust, inclusiveness and dialogue are essential elements in supporting multilateralism and its capacity to produce concrete results at the global level. San Marino will never fail to do its part.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“No country can face migration alone given the transnational nature of the phenomenon. My country intends to renew its support to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted last December in Marrakech, Morocco. The Compact aims to manage migration flows through enhanced international cooperation. Moreover, it reaffirms migrants’ human rights and dignity in order to ensure the protection of their fundamental rights. Over recent years, perhaps because of certain difficulties multilateralism has encountered in tackling global challenges, we have seen the unfortunate growth in some parts of the world of protectionist, isolationist or, worse yet, openly xenophobic ideologies, which go against the principle of international cooperation.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“With a view to supporting the Security Council to act swiftly and decisively, I recall that my country has adhered to the Code of Conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes, drawn up by the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, and the joint declaration by France and Mexico on the voluntary suspension of the veto by the permanent members of the Security Council. The international community has, without a doubt, faced major challenges over recent years due to increasing migration flows, driven in part by the effects of climate change, which have forced millions of people to seek refuge in other countries, and in part by persecution and armed conflict, as well as by socioeconomic hardship in the form of lack of food, water, education and health services.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“San Marino expresses its concern at the growing number of conflicts around the world, fuelled by threats of religious radicalism, terrorism, transnational organized crime, trafficking in drugs and human beings, weapons of mass destruction, violent extremism, marginalization and exclusion. Over recent years, the United Nations has suffered a loss of credibility, partly due to the failure of the Security Council to fulfil its mandate effectively.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In this regard, the Republic of San Marino last year expressed its support for the reform agenda launched by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres covering peace and security, management and the United Nations development system, based on our belief that it will enhance the capacity of the United Nations to attain more concrete and visible results. My country is also closely following the process of Security Council reform. We believe that intergovernmental negotiations are the right way to reach an agreement that reflects the interests and positions of all. San Marino favours reforming the Security Council to make it more democratic, transparent and effective. However, it is necessary to take a step forward and overcome the opening positions in order to negotiate an agreement that reaches the broadest possible consensus.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“My country attaches great importance to disability issues and has frequently contributed over recent years to United Nations discussions on this important topic, sharing our experiences and the achievements attained in this regard in our Republic. People with disabilities must be guaranteed full participation in social, economic and cultural life. To this end, it is necessary to fully implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. When we talk about multilateralism and the United Nations, we must also inevitably reflect on the process of reforming our Organization. The United Nations is able to translate objectives into action with a real and measurable impact on the lives of citizens only if it is equipped with structures necessary to implement action on a global scale.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Aware that disinformation represents a global threat and a genuine risk to the stability of our democratic systems, my country is committed to becoming a veritable observatory for the study of and scientific research on a dangerous phenomenon that is harmful to democracy and freedom. San Marino’s efforts to protect quality information aim to identify new operational strategies and synergies to promote the exchange of best practices on combating misinformation, including at the international level. The international community must protect and support the most vulnerable groups, ensuring that none are excluded from decision-making process.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“My country firmly believes that, today more than ever, particular attention must be paid to emerging technologies, science and innovation, which should facilitate sustainable development through means of communication that do not distort the truth and thereby undermine the very concept of freedom. This year, having hosted the inaugural High-level Conference on the Dangers of Disinformation, on 10 May, the Republic of San Marino made a concrete and determined contribution to the international discourse around objective information, in contrast to the ever more dangerous, deceptive and out of control phenomenon of fake news, capable of inciting hatred and nurturing prejudice.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In this regard, I would like to underline the importance of scientific subjects because technology, science and innovation in general play a vital role in tackling global challenges and thus in the pursuit of sustainable development. This year San Marino signed, together with other countries, a document entitled “Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth”, which recognizes the fundamental role science, technology and innovation play in socioeconomic development and the need to boost investment in these sectors. But, above all, the document affirms the importance of investing in programmes that promote equality and gender parity in science.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“San Marino also took part in the launch on 2 April of the ACT to Protect Children affected by Conflict initiative of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba. If we want to build sustainable, resilient and inclusive societies, we need to promote the full and effective participation of women in decision-making processes. The Republic of San Marino commits to fighting all forms of gender-based violence, sexual abuse and exploitation. We attach great important to the aims of gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls and the full realization of their human rights. Gender equality must also be translated into equal educational opportunities.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Unfortunately, children pay a very high price in areas of armed conflict; many lose their lives, are kidnapped or raped, used as shields or recruited as soldiers. My country believes that respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law is essential in conflict situations. The Republic of San Marino is part of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict, has ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflicts, and supports the Paris Principles. Moreover, San Marino is among the countries that support the Safe Schools Declaration, an important tool to protect educational facilities from military use during conflicts.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The principle whereby no one should be left behind requires the adoption of targeted measures to support people in vulnerable situations. It is indispensable to take into account the needs of children, young people, persons with disabilities, the elderly, indigenous people, refugees, the displaced, migrants, and people living in areas affected by humanitarian emergencies or in situations of armed conflict. Universal respect for human rights and human dignity is at the core of the 2030 Agenda. Peace, justice, equality and non-discrimination are fundamental rights that must be fully realized if we are to succeed in building inclusive societies. It is essential to protect children and young people. We must promote actions to support them to ensure they can grow up free from all forms of abuse and exploitation.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Indeed, while achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will help limit warming to 1.5°C, climate action will likewise support the attainment of the economic and social targets of the Agenda through job creation. It also promotes better health and well-being for the world’s population. The eradication of poverty in all its forms and manifestations, in particular extreme poverty, is perhaps the most difficult and important challenge we face in achieving the objective of sustainable development. While the global reduction in extreme poverty continues, as the Secretary-General’s report shows, it is not falling fast enough for us to attain the 3 per cent objective by 2030. Those living in extreme poverty suffer deprivation, often exacerbated by violent conflict or vulnerability due to natural disasters.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Cyclone Idai this year caused devastation in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. No country or community is immune to the destructive effects of global warming, but the poorest and most vulnerable groups already are already suffering the greatest damage. This is a global problem requiring solutions coordinated at the global level. It is essential to strengthen international cooperation in order to accelerate our collective action. The special report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicated that we had 11 years left to change course for future generations and to get global warming under control. The interlinkages between the climate and the 2030 Agenda must be seen as an opportunity to unleash synergies to drive collective action.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“My country welcomes the convening of the Climate Action Summit in recent days and the ambitious initiatives that were put forward there. Since 2008, the Republic of San Marino has intensified its commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly in the production of electricity from renewable resources. This commitment has resulted in San Marino ranking among the world’s leading countries in the production of photovoltaic energy per capita. We are also committed to improving our strategies and practices in the fields of waste management, sustainable mobility and the raising of public awareness, particularly among the younger generations, with regard to a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle. The effects of climate change represent the greatest challenge of our time, owing to their unprecedented impact on our lives.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The divergences in the implementation of the SDGs exist not only between but also within countries. A major cause for concern is that the most vulnerable countries and those lagging behind in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda are precisely those in which there are major obstacles to successfully implementing the SDGs. These are also the countries in which situations of armed conflict, political or economic instability and economic losses from natural disasters have jeopardized the implementation of the SDGs or even reversed the progress that had been achieved. Without effective action to contain it, global warming will further inhibit our ability to adapt and increase the sense of vulnerability among large sectors of the world’s population.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The Secretary-General’s special-edition report also reveals that hunger and malnutrition are far from being resolved, greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to increase, biological diversity is rapidly diminishing, the level of financing for sustainable development is not sufficient and, even at the institutional level, there is a lack of efficiency and strength to respond to the challenges. There is also evidence that the most vulnerable groups of the population remain largely excluded from political, economic and social processes. Overall, young people are three times more likely to be unemployed than adults; one in five children lives in poverty; people with disabilities continue to face multiple disadvantages, often to the detriment of the full enjoyment of their human rights; and gender inequalities persist.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The Republic of San Marino therefore recently joined the 25+5 SDG Cities initiative — managed by the United Nations Global Sustainability Index Institute, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services — which will be a fundamental tool in transforming our country into a reference hub for various projects, such as sustainable agriculture. However, despite the positive trends and the many initiatives undertaken at the local, regional and national levels, which continue to be inspired by the 2030 Agenda, an acceleration in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals is needed if the required level of transformation is to be achieved by 2030.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Extreme poverty and child mortality rates continue to fall, albeit not yet at the desired rate; progress is being made in fighting certain diseases, such as hepatitis; important developments are being made with regard to targets on gender equality; electricity access in the poorest countries is improving; labour productivity has increased; and global unemployment has returned to pre-financial-crisis levels. This progress illustrates the great work carried out by Member States and their partners since 2015. San Marino believes that sustainability is a major issue that must be addressed at the global level in order to ensure the future of the planet and that of young and future generations.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Four years ago, Member States adopted a very ambitious plan to end poverty and create shared prosperity on a peaceful and healthy planet — the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In recent days, in New York, world leaders have gathered to take stock of the implementation of sustainable-development commitments and to reaffirm our collective ambition for a better world. As the Secretary-General stated in his latest special-edition report (E/2019/68) on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress is being made in the implementation of the SDGs.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The Republic of San Marino believes it is essential to continue to reaffirm the collective commitment to multilateralism, in particular in the framework of the General Assembly, which is the most representative body of the United Nations owing to its deeply democratic nature, universal participation and undisputed legitimacy. San Marino has decided to cooperate within the framework of international structures and mechanisms — the most important of which is the United Nations itself— because we believe in the effectiveness of dialogue, democracy and respect for others. The peaceful coexistence of peoples relies on such values. However, multilateralism cannot be a mere statement of collective intentions. Rather, it must translate into concrete actions to improve people’s lives and leave no one behind.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“My country welcomes the outcome of the high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate and promote the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, which took place on 24 April (see A/73/PV.78). Preserving the values of multilateralism and international cooperation, which underpin the Charter of the United Nations and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, is of fundamental importance in promoting and supporting peace and security, development and human rights. The challenges of protectionism and isolationism facing our world today must and can be countered by the rules of international law, which have guided Member States for decades.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“It is clear that there is a link between multilateralism — that is to say, the orientation towards common and coordinated policies — and global challenges, the scope of which goes beyond the capacities of each individual State — even the most powerful or technologically advanced — to confront them on its own. Recent developments in the global political landscape have created obstacles to the development of multilateralism, thereby putting it at risk. However, the increasingly evident interrelationships among various global challenges have highlighted the need, today more than ever, for Member States to work together in order to overcome these difficulties. These difficulties also require that we strengthen international cooperation and our Organization as a whole.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“I should also like to extend my special thanks to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his energy and determination in leading the United Nations and for his efforts aimed at reforming the Organization. I welcome the theme chosen for this session — “Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion” — which is a broad and cross-cutting approach, as it deals with human rights, the fight against climate change and sustainable development, to which the Republic of San Marino attaches great importance. It also gives States Members of the United Nations the opportunity to constructively contribute to the work of the General Assembly.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of San Marino, and on my own behalf, I would like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-fourth session. We wish you, Mr. President, a productive session ahead. The Republic of San Marino supports the priorities outlined in the programme of work for this session, as mentioned in your inaugural address (see A/74/PV.1), and we assure you, Sir, of our full cooperation in all of the General Assembly’s work. I would also like to express my country’s gratitude to the outgoing President, Her Excellency Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, for the important work carried out during the seventy-third session.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In order to deal with today’s global challenges, we need a renewed commitment to multilateralism. That is possible only through a strong United Nations Organization, capable of coordinating, in an effective way, our economic, environmental and social policies at the global, regional and local levels. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the strong support of the Republic of San Marino for all initiatives aimed at implementing the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The compact strengthens the universality of human rights, including the rights of migrants, their dignity, regardless of their status, and their entitlement to the satisfaction of basic rights, and their protection. Its objective is not to stop migration, but to manage it in the best possible way through strengthened international cooperation. My country believes that the implementation of the compact will bring greater security, order and economic progress for the benefit of all. The global compact is a clear example of what multilateralism can do and shows its potential and importance, in similar fashion as do the recent 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. Indeed, through tangible measures aimed at financing development, the compact lays the foundations for a global plan of action.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Other disasters, such as socioeconomic deprivation and the lack of food, water, education and health, have led millions of people to seek their fortune elsewhere. All of that has contributed to an increase in migratory flows, which is a major challenge that the international community has been facing for some years. San Marino has followed the intergovernmental negotiations that led, at the end of July, to the finalization of the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration, which will be formally adopted in December during the intergovernmental conference on the topic in Morocco. Given its transnational nature, no country can address the migration phenomenon on its own.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Events related to climate change, such as drought, which generates food and water shortages, have increased competition for access to those and other natural resources. Conflicts are a major cause of food insecurity. As a result, about 74 million people today are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The number of conflicts has increased over the past decade and has led to the displacement of millions of people. In 2017, 68 million people were forced to leave their homes. In addition to persecution and armed conflicts, natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes, partly resulting from the effects of climate change, have forced millions of people to seek refuge in other countries.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“With an average temperature rise of 1.1° C above pre-industrial levels, 2017 was one of the hottest three years of all time. The effects of climate change do not respect national borders. They spread everywhere, in every country and continent. They are increasingly damaging national economies, communities and countries. That is a global problem that requires solutions that need to be coordinated globally. Moreover, it is essential to strengthen international cooperation in order to help developing countries move towards a low-emission economy. The Republic of San Marino recognizes the deep synergy between the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda and welcomes the recent entry into force of the agreement.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In that regard, the Republic of San Marino is offering a concrete and motivated contribution, also at the international level, on the theme of correct information with the objective of combating the increasingly dangerous phenomenon of fake news, which are deceptive, uncontrolled and capable of inciting hatred and nurturing prejudices. The commitment of the international community must be directed towards all vulnerable groups without exception. People with disabilities and the elderly, for example, must be ensured full participation in social, economic and cultural life. The effects of climate change represent one of the greatest challenges of our time because of their unprecedented impact on our lives and, in particular, on the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Gender equality must also be translated into equality in educational opportunities, with particular regard to scientific subjects, because technology, science and innovation in general play a vital role in meeting global challenges and in the promotion of sustainable development. At the same time — and the Republic of San Marino is particularly convinced of this — the idea that sustainable development can be achieved through new technologies, science and innovation must be transmitted through means of communication that do not distort the truth, so as not to undermine the very concept of freedom.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Moreover, this year San Marino added its name to the list of countries supporting the Safe Schools Declaration, which is an important tool for the protection of educational facilities from military use during conflicts. Only with the effective and full participation of women in decision-making processes that have a direct impact on their lives will it be possible to build sustainable, resilient and inclusive societies. The Republic of San Marino reaffirms its commitment to the fight against all forms of gender-based violence, as well as all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation. The objective of gender equality, the emancipation of women and girls, and the full realization of their human rights must be achieved.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Unfortunately, children pay a very high price in areas of armed conflict; many lose their lives or are kidnapped, raped, used as shields or recruited as soldiers. Moreover, their schools are often destroyed, as are their hospitals, depriving them of their fundamental rights. My country, which is a member of the Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict, believes that international humanitarian laws and human rights laws must be respected in conflict situations. San Marino has ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflicts, and it supports the Paris Commitments.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The principle according to which no one should be left behind requires the adoption of specific measures to support people in vulnerable situations. The 2030 Agenda takes into account the needs of children, young people, people with disabilities, the elderly, indigenous people, refugees, displaced persons, migrants and people living in areas affected by humanitarian emergencies or in situations of armed conflict. Equal opportunities and respect for cultural and ethnic diversity are central to the full realization of human potential. The promotion of actions in support of children and young people is a key element, since they must grow up free from all forms of abuse and exploitation.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The most difficult and important challenge to the achievement of the objective of sustainable development is the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions, in particular extreme poverty. Although the level of extreme poverty has fallen significantly in the past 10 years, as shown by the data contained in the report of the Secretary-General on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (E/2018/64), poverty remains, nevertheless, the main cause of hunger, and the number of undernourished people reached 815 million in 2016. The Agenda emphasizes universal respect for human rights and human dignity and the fact that peace, justice, equality and non-discrimination are fundamental rights whose implementation becomes essential for the construction of inclusive societies.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Three years have passed since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda. The international community is working hard to make the Sustainable Development Goals become a reality. While progress has been made in the implementation of some of the Goals and targets, it should be noted that there are strong inequalities in the implementation of the Agenda not only between countries, but also within them. The Republic of San Marino underlines the central role played by the High- level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, thanks to its follow-up activity. In that context, San Marino supports the ministerial declaration that was adopted this year by the Forum.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“San Marino has also joined the joint proposal by France and Mexico for voluntary suspension of the veto by the permanent members of the Security Council. In pursuing the goals of peacemaking and sustainable peace, the United Nations must promote a strategic partnership in which Governments, the United Nations system, international, regional and subregional organizations, civil society, the private sector and universities work together to achieve common goals. The relationship between peace and development is clear: there can be no sustainable development without peace, just as there can be no peace without sustainable development. In that regard, the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development becomes essential for the construction of inclusive, resilient and peaceful societies.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The United Nations has often been criticized in recent years for the inability of the Security Council to intervene adequately in various conflict situations, in particular in Syria. Unfortunately, that has undermined the credibility of our Organization. The Republic of San Marino hopes that the Security Council will soon be able to fulfil its mandate effectively. In that regard, and in order to support rapid and decisive action by the Security Council, I am pleased to recall that my country has joined the code of conduct drawn up by the Accountability, Coherence, Transparency group to refrain from using the veto in cases of crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The Republic of San Marino expresses its concern about the increasing number of conflicts in many parts of the world and supports the coordinated action of the United Nations in the fields of peacebuilding and peacekeeping. Religious radicalism, terrorism, transnational organized crime, trafficking in drugs and human beings, weapons of mass destruction, violent extremism, marginalization and exclusion all pose a threat to international peace and security. It is essential to analyse the root causes of conflicts if we want to promote disarmament and de-radicalization. At the same time, we need to encourage, through education, respect for and the promotion of human rights, the rule of law and access to justice.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The United Nations must be closer to the people of the world, communicate better and show them the importance and effectiveness of multilateral collaboration for the lives of all citizens. In that regard, the Republic of San Marino reiterates its support for the reform agenda that Secretary-General António Guterres is implementing in the fields of peace and security and management and in the United Nations development system. We are confident that those reforms will improve the United Nations contribution to sustainable development, ensure greater effectiveness in the resolution of armed conflicts and the search for sustainable peace, and ultimately strengthen the United Nations system’s ability to produce more concrete and visible results.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The action of those informal groups must not be in competition with, but should be complementary to that of the United Nations. Trust, inclusiveness and dialogue are essential elements in the support of multilateralism and its ability to produce concrete results at the global level. This year’s theme is inevitably linked to the United Nations reform process. That process is of fundamental importance for the future world balance needed to ensure international peace and security and must remain at the centre of all our efforts. The reforms must make the structures of the Organization functional for the objectives that it has set for its global action. The credibility and authoritativeness of the United Nations depend on its ability to transform objectives into concrete actions that have a real and measurable impact on peoples’ lives.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The cultural diversity and traditions represented within the United Nations are not an obstacle, but rather an enormous asset, which makes it possible to adopt an approach that reconciles the interests of the international community and contributes to the attainment of human and sustainable development. We cannot ignore the fact that in recent years other forums, such as the Group of Twenty, have been and are now exerting a great influence at the global level in the management of global governance. San Marino is grateful to those informal groups for the role that they have played. However, in their decision-making process, those groups should be more transparent and inclusive and should take into account the interests, concerns and aspirations of the countries that are excluded, in particular the interests of developing countries.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The Republic of San Marino has taken the decision to cooperate within the framework of international structures and mechanisms, at the top of which is undoubtedly the United Nations, because it believes in the strength of dialogue, democracy and respect for others. Indeed, the very peaceful coexistence of peoples relies on such values. My country believes that the United Nations must increase its leadership role in the management of global governance, given to its deeply democratic nature, its universal participation and undisputed legitimacy.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“There is a strong correlation between the two concepts that make up the subject of the debate: on the one hand, while the United Nations must be closer to the people of the world by translating the fundamental principles of its global action into concrete results, it is essential, on the other hand, not only to defend, but also to strengthen international cooperation and our Organization. Recent developments in the global sociopolitical landscape have created obstacles to the development of multilateralism and are putting it at risk. Today, considering the magnitude of global challenges, their increasingly evident interrelationships and the need for Member States to work together to overcome difficulties, it is more and more essential to adopt an approach based on common and coordinated policies, in one word, multilateralism.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The San Marino delegation assures the President of its fullest collaboration throughout the work of the General Assembly. I would also like to express my country’s gratitude to the outgoing President, His Excellency Miroslav Lajčák, for the important work he carried out during the seventy-second session. My country would also like to extend its special thanks to Secretary-General António Guterres for his energy and determination in leading the United Nations and the reform processes of the Organization. The theme chosen for this session, “Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies”, is undoubtedly of great relevance. It gives Member States the opportunity to contribute constructively to the work of the General Assembly.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of San Marino, I would like to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session and to wish her fruitful work. Her long experience, both as Ecuador’s Ambassador to the United Nations and as Minister for Foreign Affairs, as well as her deep knowledge of the Organization, are valuable resources for the United Nations. The Republic of San Marino, which this year has taken on the role of Vice-President of the General Assembly, supports the priorities of the President’s agenda, as set out in her inaugural statement (see A/73/ PV.1), and believes that they provide an important and fundamental impetus to the necessary reforms concerning the most important areas of the United Nations activity.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Although our State is small, it is proud to make its contribution to the United Nations community. Everything we do is aimed at restoring the capacity and authority of the United Nations, so that it can continue to be the indispensable reference point of the international community.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We also call for the sanctions set forth in recent Security Council resolutions to be fully implemented by all States. The Republic of San Marino took part in the negotiations that led to the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons last July. The Treaty is an important step in efforts aimed at achieving the shared goal of a world without nuclear weapons. In order to address today’s many and complex challenges, the United Nations must be more effective and flexible. Member States must assume their responsibilities in that regard, including that of helping our Organization live up to its mandate, which is to protect the citizens of the world. Thanks to its centuries-long history of peace and freedom, San Marino is a State with a strong identity.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“My country welcomes the actions taken by the Secretary-General, with the support of the General Assembly, to establish the Office of Counter-Terrorism, headed by an Under-Secretary-General, with a view to enhancing coherence in United Nations action and provide better assistance to Member States in their own fight against terrorism. Disarmament activity plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security. The recent tests carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the context of a nuclear- weapons programme threaten security globally as well as regionally and underline the need for robust disarmament and non-proliferation policies. San Marino strongly condemns the launching of missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and demands that it cease such activity.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)