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Alfano

lines on the record: 50
first: 2017-01-10
most recent: 2018-03-08
sittings or episodes: 6
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“We cannot shy away from combating intolerance, because history has already taught us too many tragic lessons in that regard. We will only achieve security when we recognize that we are all part of the same human race and that defending human dignity is the key to our liberty. In fact, that is a rooted value both in the United Nations and in the OSCE and it is what best defines the long- standing partnership between our two organizations in order to prevent conflicts and to promote stability and cooperation.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“At the same time, we remain committed to defining frameworks for safe and regular migration, based on shared responsibility and international solidarity. It is crucial to engage countries of origin, transit and destination at the same table. That is also why we favour the approach, led by the United Nations, in the negotiations for the global compact for migration and refugees. The fight against all forms of intolerance and discrimination is another main priority for Italy. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the first major event of our OSCE chairpersonship was the Rome International Conference on Anti-Semitism, bringing together Jewish, Muslim and Christian political and religious leaders on that critical issue. Throughout this year, we want to devote greater attention to countering all forms of intolerance and discrimination.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Defending and promoting human rights is an important precondition for long-lasting peace, security and sustainable development. If fundamental rights are protected through the legal system and in everyday life, the rule of law is affirmed and security is guaranteed. If there is no such protection, conflicts multiply and social and political instability easily arise. In that regard, one of the priorities of our mandate in the Council was the fight against human trafficking. During our presidency in November, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2388 (2017) in order to defend the rights and the dignity of refugees and migrants. Similarly, as Chairperson of the OSCE, we are raising the attention of the Organization to this heinous and intolerable crime, with a specific focus on women, children and minors.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“I also want to underscore the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. Not just because today is International Women's Day, but also because these issues have always been key priorities for Italy. As a member of the Council, we worked to mainstream gender-related issues throughout the United Nations system, especially in United Nations peace operations. Again, here at the United Nations, we have emphasized the fundamental role of women in conflict prevention and resolution by establishing a Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. We in the OSCE are dedicating great attention to the implementation of the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality. Regarding the human dimension, this year is a special one because it marks the seventieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Last September, here at the United Nations, Italy, France and the United Kingdom launched a new initiative putting together States and Internet service providers to respond to the misuse of the Internet. We need to do much more to put terrorism offline. During our OSCE chairmanship, we also intend to keep a strong emphasis on growth, innovation, human capital, good governance and the transition to green energy, contributing to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an agenda that was defined by the United Nations globally and that is being implemented regionally, also through the work of the OSCE. In fact, the OSCE has always fostered the view of comprehensive security as encompassing both sustainable development and human rights.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“We are dedicating particular attention to transnational threats such as terrorism; radicalization; the illicit trafficking of arms, drugs, cultural goods and hazardous waste; the links between terrorism and organized crime, international money-laundering and the sources of funding of terrorist groups. Fighting corruption is also central to our agenda, because corruption deeply affects the rule of law and undermines the relationship, built on trust, between Governments and their citizens. Cybersecurity is another strategic priority. We are promoting initiatives to increase the awareness of decision-makers and the private sector as to how the Internet can affect peace and security.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“As the Council is aware, the spirit of Helsinki, more than 40 years ago, inspired the rapprochement between East and West during the Cold War period. Today the spirit of Palermo nourishes and strengthens the dialogue for peace and security in the Mediterranean. The spirit of Palermo means the capacity to build a genuine partnership among the 57 OSCE countries and the Mediterranean partners, rediscovering the core mission of the organization as a plural and inclusive multilateral platform. This is the same approach that inspired our mandate in the Council last year.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“My Special Representative for the Settlement Process is in contact with all the relevant actors. In the past, our security divide was mainly between East and West. Today, security concerns between East and West are still significant, and the OSCE's role is very relevant. However, we also need to look towards the South and the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean is a small sea, almost the size of a large lake when seen on a globe, but much of our global security is at stake there. It is therefore crucial to intensify dialogue and cooperation with the OSCE partner countries of the southern shores of the Mediterranean. Last year, in the framework of the OSCE, we organized the Palermo Mediterranean Conference.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Secondly, there is the acknowledgement by both Ukraine and Russia of the need for a United Nations support mission. We obviously are following the contacts under way to this end. Coordination with the OSCE is essential given its extensive experience on the ground. It is also important for the United Nations and the OSCE to complement each other in their different missions. Beyond the Ukrainian crisis, we are also focusing our full attention on the so-called protracted conflicts. With regard to Georgia, we support the Geneva international discussions and are ready to promote dialogue through informal initiatives as well. Concerning Nagorno Karabakh, we continue to support the work of the Minsk Group co-Chairs for a definitive and shared solution to the conflict. In Transnistria, we would like to build on the positive momentum.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“We have faced a crisis of mutual trust and confidence, and there is only one way to rebuild trust: more dialogue, more political will, more concrete actions on the ground. That is why my first mission as Chairman-in-Office was to Kyiv, Moscow and Donbas. I wanted to send a strong and clear message: that we expect new steps to be taken for the implementation of the Minsk Agreements. The positive results include, first, the success of the Special Monitoring Mission of the OSCE, which is a crucial instrument for averting a dangerous escalation ofthe crisis despite the difficult conditions. Allow me to underscore once again the fact that we place the highest priority on the safety of the monitors, who must be able to carry out their work with the least possible risk.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Our support for the OSCE is inspired by effective multilateralism, and the OSCE has proved this effectiveness in many ways. A good example of this is the structured dialogue on the current and future challenges and risks to security in the OSCE area, an informal format in which we can have a frank, inclusive and substantive dialogue on complex security issues. Our motto - "dialogue, ownership, responsibility" - has a specific meaning. We want to follow an approach that looks equally at the Euro- Mediterranean, the Euro-Atlantic and the Euro-Asian regions and their connections; that is open, transparent and inclusive; and that is firm on principles, but flexible and creative on ways to defend those principles more effectively. These are extremely complex times. The crisis in and around Ukraine is testing the core values that we share.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“We are constantly reminded that security is a global public good. No nation has ever been secure in isolation for as long as we can trace back in history. We all share responsibility for one another's security. For this reason, I firmly believe in the principle of comprehensive security that guides the OSCE; its ability to work in partnership with other security structures, such as NATO, the United Nations and the European Union; and its members' determination in working towards a confidence- and security-building agenda. The motto of our OSCE chairmanship is "dialogue, ownership, responsibility". We strongly believe that these are the key ingredients for further strengthening multilateralism in an organization that reaches out to more than 1 billion people. Multilateralism is a defining factor of Italy's foreign policy.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, the absence of a rigid legal structure enables the OSCE to respond quickly and flexibly to breaking political events. Fourthly, consensus is a strength in the OSCE. The search for a common denominator has reinforced the sense of an OSCE community and facilitates the implementation of our actions. Given all the security risks that we face in Europe, a forum like the OSCE dedicated to security and cooperation is of great value to us, because, even when dialogue is not conclusive and does result in a solution, it nevertheless continues to build trust among parties. Trust is fundamental to defusing or resolving crises; over time, trust brings results. In the OSCE, trust is an important element, because discussions are inspired by the principles of equality and neutrality.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alfano: I am honoured to address the Security Council concerning the priorities of the Italian chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I especially want to thank the Dutch presidency for this opportunity. This briefing is yet another example of the great spirit of cooperation between Italy and the Netherlands during our split term in the Security Council. Today, I am here because I strongly believe that the OSCE is crucial for our regional security, among many other reasons. First, the OSCE is among the most inclusive regional and multilateral platforms in the world. Its geographical diversity stretches from Vancouver to Vladivostok. Secondly, all OSCE States have equal participatory rights. One voice is as important as another.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8200 (2018) · source
“Will the Mediterranean region evolve into a meeting place of cultures that trade freely and cross-fertilize civilizations as it did once before? Or will it devolve into a region of terror, social despair and unrest? The answer very much depends upon the willingness and capacity of the international community to strongly confront all security challenges and simultaneously promote a pluralistic society that does not marginalize its youth, women or minorities. Those are the values that inspired the Charter of the United Nations. They are values that still ensure stability and development all across the world. In a region that connects Europe, Africa and Asia, the dividends of peace and security are huge and global. It is up to us to seize them. I now resume my function as President of the Council.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“They want to hold God hostage to their evil ideologies. Therefore, we must do more to separate those who join their hands in prayer from those who take up arms. We also recognize that more women have to be protagonists in the Mediterranean. In October, in Rome, we launched the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. It is important to strengthen preventive diplomacy through the greater involvement of women in mediation. The Mediterranean may be troubled by numerous challenges, but it is also a sea of many opportunities. It is a market of 500 million consumers. It makes up 10 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP). That GDP grows at approximately 4.5 per cent annually. It is also where 20 per cent of maritime traffic and 30 per cent of the oil trade take place.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Preserving cultural heritage is also a way to tackle extremism. That is why Italy, together with France, promoted resolution 2347 (2017), which was the first of its kind on the destruction of cultural heritage in armed conflict. Terrorists who destroy cultural sites want to erases peoples' identities. We should therefore always protect such rich and moderate identities, which have shaped a common culture of dialogue and mutual respect in the Mediterranean for millenniums. In the interest of the security of the Mediterranean, it is also crucial to defend religious freedom and protect religious minorities. If religious freedom is protected, the rule of law and security can be asserted. If such protection is absent, the consequence is instability. For fanatics, religion is only a pretext.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“We call on all parties to respect the independence and integrity of Lebanon's democratic institutions. There is no role in Lebanon for any foreign forces or militaries other than the legitimate security forces of the Lebanese State. In an interconnected world where stability and security are tested by gross violations of human rights and a humanitarian crisis, it is the responsibility of the international community to react. Our reaction must be built upon more political dialogue and more security cooperation, as well as more cultural collaboration. Italy considers culture to be a key pillar of sustainable development. In order to create lasting political solutions in the Mediterranean, we are convinced that we need to invest in human capital, especially in the education of youth.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The tragic story of Syria should be a reminder to the Libyans that a negotiated solution is vital, and that there is no military short cut. Regional tensions and brutal actions by the Al-Assad regime have made peace in Syria difficult for far too long. Our key objective should always remain the same - to support the political process led by the United Nations. We call on the countries around this table and on the entire United Nations membership to redouble their efforts to encourage a genuine commitment by the Syrian parties to engage in negotiations. We are also concerned by the latest developments in Lebanon, where Italy has invested deeply in peace and stability, especially in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeeping mission.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“In Libya, after being forced out of Sirte, Da'esh remains a threat, with its roots also in the Sahel. That too is a reason that Libya remains a key challenge for the Security Council. However, in order to further emphasize the moral burden of improving the lives of refugees and migrants who are exploited by criminal organizations in Libya, we must take on greater shared responsibility, with more humanitarian assistance and long-term development. On the political process in Libya, I will not repeat what I said yesterday in this Chamber (see S/PV.8104). However, I will stress once again that it is crucial for all of us to support the action plan of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. If we miss that chance, all of us, not only Libyans, will pay a heavy price.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The global coalition against Da'esh has neutralized the safe havens in which terrorists could mastermind attacks against all of us. Italy has done its part as the second-largest contributor to that coalition in Iraq. We have trained almost 30,000 military and police units, but we must remain ever-vigilant against the spread of Da'esh in the Mediterranean and the concrete risk of foreign terrorist fighters returning to North Africa and to Europe. Therefore, we must deepen information-sharing among our intelligence agencies in order to identify jihadists and halt them in their quest for destruction. Our commitment against terror must be extended far and wide, including in the Sahel, where instability directly affects the security of the Mediterranean.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Although the Mediterranean amounts to only approximately 1 per cent of the world's surface, a significant part of our global stability and security is played out in that Sea. Italy, located at the centre of the Mediterranean, is bearing the brunt of that insecurity. Our strategy has been to combine solidarity and security. For example, in the course of the migration crisis, we have proved that it is possible to save more than half a million lives at sea and, at the same time, counter fundamentalism and extremists who despise the values of our open and democratic society. However, we need to do more together as global partners to control the routes that today could be taken by foreign terrorist fighters, following the defeat of Da'esh in Iraq and in Syria.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, which was, as usual, smart and visionary. It is now my pleasure to deliver Italy's national statement. The focus oftoday's Security Council meeting is on an issue of worldwide implications. The Mediterranean is a small sea, almost the size ofa large lake when seen on a map. However, it is where much of our global security is at stake. It is a fact that a great number of the world's crises originate in the Mediterranean basin - the spread of Da'esh, Libya's instability, the Syrian war, new tension in Lebanon, the dangers posed by foreign terrorist fighters, the fragile situation in the Western Balkans, the migration crisis, and the list goes on and on.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Antenio Guterres, to whom I now give the floor.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.05 pm.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Allow me a final word on the international community's presence in Libya. Italy was the first western country to reopen its embassy in Tripoli. We welcome the gradual increase of the United Nations presence and we encourage other countries to consider their return. Together, we shall rebuild those political, economic and cultural ties that can help our Libyan friends on the path to peace, security and stability. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“We have provided humanitarian and development assistance to fragile sectors of society, including women, children, refugees and migrants. The decline of migration flows is encouraging, but it cannot be at the expense of human rights. Italy has devoted many resources to the Libyan Coast Guard and local municipalities. We want to improve the appalling conditions of refugee and migrant centres. We are now launching new calls for projects of non-governmental organizations. Already, we are working together with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. A crucial component of Libya's stabilization is the relaunch of its economy. Libya would also benefit from a long-term vision 4 a kind of Libya 2030 Agenda 4 as a framework for action.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“While the Libyans are negotiating, we need institutional interlocutors to define and implement programmes for the sake of the Libyan people. In order to improve security, Libya needs unified security forces under the control of the Presidency Council. Libya cannot afford to fall victim to new armed conflicts. Italy has condemned the brutal bombings near Derna and the horrific killings discovered near Benghazi. We join the Libyan people, the Libyan institutions and the United Nations in calling for an impartial investigation on the latest tragic episodes. At the same time, full humanitarian access must be granted where basic needs and human rights are at risk. For example, we welcome the news that the World Health Organization managed to enter Derna to deliver medical aid. Italy is very close to the civilian population.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Salame's efforts. Rushing to elections without progress on security and reconciliation may be counterproductive. Elections have to be kept on the political horizon, but voting without setting the rules could fuel tensions. For all these reasons, we call on Libyans to support the political process and to seize the opportunity offered by Mr. Salame's plan. The Libyans must build upon it with a spirit of openness and compromise. Next month is the second anniversary of the Skhirat Political Agreement. This anniversary is not a deadline. Instead, it should be used to redouble efforts for political compromise and to promote reconciliation. The parties and the international community cannot allow a dangerous vacuum in the Libyan institutions. The Libyan Political Agreement remains the only framework for the transition.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Today, for instance, after the defeat of Da'esh in Iraq and in Syria, foreign fighters may return to Libya and, from there, to Europe. Italy has saved and welcomed thousands of refugees and migrants by combining solidarity and security, but, especially at this moment, the focus on the Libyan borders has become a security imperative. It is a task that must be shared by the main actors of the international community. Only two months have passed since Ghassan Salame laid out his action plan. We appreciated the constructive approach of the discussions in Tunis. The image of the two delegations sitting at the negotiating table was a very good signal. We do not underestimate the difficulties of a complex process. We are aware that critical issues remain unresolved. Obstacles and challenges are real. However, we stand firmly behind Mr.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“I thank Ambassador Skoog for his briefing and for his effective work as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. It is now my pleasure to switch hats and deliver a statement on behalf of Italy. Again, I wish to thank Special Representative Salame for his briefing, Ambassador Skoog for the update on the sanctions committee and Minister Siala for being at our meeting today. In Libya, stability and security across the Mediterranean are at stake. A political solution is indispensable. There are no military shortcuts, because if a party goes for the military option, the crisis could continue for a long time and Da'esh could re-emerge. The fight against terrorism must remain a strategic priority and the control of the Libyan borders is also very critical.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Salame for his excellent and comprehensive briefing and for his work. I now give the floor to Ambassador Skoog.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Siala, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Libya. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings from Mr. Salame' and Ambassador Olof Skoog, Permanent Representative of Sweden, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“At the same time, Italy is engaged with our partners from the European Union to adopt resolution 2375 (2017), on North Korea, into our legal system as soon as possible and identify more autonomous, restrictive measures. To conclude, we want to ensure that the sanctions have an impact on the proliferation programmes of the regime. However, we also want to avoid negatively affecting the humanitarian situation because, as an international community, we care about the fate of the people of North Korea.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“Moreover, we have worked to increase political awareness of the sanctions framework. In order to achieve that goal, the Committee has intensified its outreach activities and has facilitated regular exchanges of information among Member States, the Committee and the Panel of Experts. So far, six outreach meetings have taken place for each United Nations regional group. We have already scheduled an open briefing for the entire United Nations membership on 9 October. Thanks to that outreach, an increasing number of States are now reporting to the Committee on the implementation of the sanctions. We are seeing the results of our joint work.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“Those found guilty of such war crimes have to be sanctioned accordingly. Therefore, we need to redouble our efforts to identify anyone who has played a role in the use of chemical weapons against the defenceless civilian population. I have a few more words on the use of sanctions. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), on North Korea, Italy has focused on the concrete effectiveness of sanctions. It is important to monitor their implementation in order to get a precise picture of compliance by the sanctioned party and address weaknesses in the enforcement of sanctions. We have also placed emphasis on strengthening technical assistance and capacity- building, providing Member States with the necessary tools to implement the sanctions.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“It serves as a good example of effective diplomacy and smart sanctions. However, reaching the deal was just the beginning. Now we must continue to ensure that Iran does not stray off the path of nuclear non-proliferation. As the facilitator of resolution 2231 (2015), Italy will continue to foster the smooth implementation of that crucial resolution. We are concerned by Iran's missile tests, which seem inconsistent with the spirit, if not the letter, of resolution 2231 (2015). That can exacerbate regional instability and put the progress made so far at risk. Unfortunately, we have seen no progress in Syria. To the contrary, we have witnessed the repeated use of chemical weapons against innocent people. That constitutes a horrific war crime. Their use by the regime and by Daesh must be stopped.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“We have to stand firm and united in order to defend non-proliferation, which is a common good for all of us and a guarantee of peace, security, and stability. Italy condemned Pyongyang's launching of a ballistic missile over Japan on 15 September, as well as all of North Korea's missile and nuclear tests. With resolution 2375 (2017), the Council sent a clear and strong message: further attempts by the regime to defy the United Nations will backfire. If North Korea wants to step back from self-isolation, it must stop developing its missile and nuclear programme. A different story is that of Iran, which has moved in a positive direction regarding its own nuclear programme. The Iran nuclear deal has delivered gains for global security by imposing strict limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. In return, we have lifted sanctions.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“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's existence, Italy has been a champion of the Treaty. Non-proliferation is a fundamental good that the international community and the Security Council have to preserve. Collective security cannot be guaranteed without non-proliferation. It is important to have robust and effective implementation of international law. There should be accountability. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has caused one of the biggest crises of our times.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“Anyone who subjects other humans to acts that are less than human offends humankind and spreads insecurity in our international order, founded on the principle that respect for the law is the safeguard of human rights and fundamental liberties.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“We have helped train around 30,000 Iraqi military and police personnel. Many of those police officers have also been trained in anti-terrorism investigation to guarantee security, public order and the rule of law. We are entering a new phase of cooperation with Iraq. We are winning the war on terror militarily, but where terrorism has left destruction and hatred we cannot win the peace without a long-term commitment to stabilization, inclusive political dialogue, reconciliation and accountability in the eyes of the law. Therefore, I believe that today's resolution is an important decision in the right direction, because the law is the pillar of our societies.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“We voted in favour of the resolution to support our Iraqi partners in investigating the atrocious crimes committed and in ensuring that the law is enforced and violations sanctioned swiftly. In fact, the fear of being caught is often a more powerful deterrent than the punishment itself. Therefore, we stand with Iraq in telling anyone who has joined or will join the cause of terror that they will be identified and that there will be serious consequences for their actions. We also stand with the victims and their families, who have suffered great pain and are still facing a huge humanitarian crisis because of Da'esh. For all these reasons, Italy will do everything it can to ensure the success of the new investigative team and its special envoy. As Council members know, Italy is a close partner of Iraq in the Global Coalition against Da'esh.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“In the words of King Hammurabi, it was intended "to destroy the wicked and the evil-doers so that the strong should not harm the weak". However, no one today is seeking an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth, as in the old days of Hammurabi. We voted in favour of resolution 2379 (2017) to help achieve something more difficult - to eradicate impunity by law alone. That is accountability. At the same time, accountability means rejecting the temptation of revenge and retribution - for example, the risk of collective punishment outside of the law for entire families associated with Da'esh. That would not help our cause of upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“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 systematic acts of murder, kidnapping, suicide bombing, sexual violence, enslavement, the persecution of religious minorities and the destruction of cultural heritage. I salute the courage of the Iraqi people, who have made a huge sacrifice in the war on terror. I also praise the commitment of the Iraqi authorities to upholding the rule of law. It was in the land of ancient Mesopotamia that the world was given its first written laws - the Code of Hammurabi.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“These issues, along with many others, also appear in the programme of the Italian presidency of the Group of Seven. In conclusion, we are determined to build peace for tomorrow. That is not just the motto of our year in the Security Council; it also describes the resolve that will drive our actions. We will work to build consensus together with the Secretary-General, our partners in the Council and the broader membership.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Terrorism attacks our fundamental values and spreads fear. We must not be fearful because people in fear are not free. Fighting terror and fear means fighting for our freedom. Thirdly, we must be focused on the root causes of instability. I will offer just a few examples as an input to the debate. Climate change is a growing root cause of conflict. We have made progress in shaping a global response, in Paris and in Marrakech, but it is now time to deliver. Ending hunger and achieving food security is another critical area, especially owing to its connection to disruptive South-South and South-North migrations. Large movements of people can be both an outcome and a root cause of conflict. However, ifwell managed, they can become an opportunity for peace, growth and development.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Our first objective should be comprehensive reform that adapts the United Nations peace system to the new global challenges. Such reform requires an integrated approach to peace and the development of a United Nations machinery that is fit for the new purpose, which might entail a revision of the Secretariat structure or a new distribution of roles and responsibilities. The Secretary-General should not hesitate in his functions to bring emerging crises to the Council's attention before they escalate. Reform must also address strengthening local ownership and partnerships with regional and subregional organizations, such as the European Union and the African Union. Secondly, we need to encourage the effective use of early-warning indicators of violence, radicalization, extremism and assaults on human rights, religion and culture.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Conflict prevention and the primacy of political solutions are at the heart of two crucial United Nations reviews - one on the peacekeeping and peacebuilding architecture, the other on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. The sustaining peace agenda stresses the need for a holistic approach covering the pillars of security, human rights and development. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development also places great emphasis on the strong link between peace and development. What is now needed more than ever is a common effort to move from vision to action. I therefore want to stress three important objectives for our collective efforts, taking full advantage of the Secretary-General's peace agenda.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“In Syria, we need a greater investment in inclusive dialogue among all the parties. Italy also attaches great importance to the successful outcome of the Cyprus settlement talks. I commend the brilliant efforts of the Secretary-General in this regard. In addition, let us not forget tensions in Africa, such as those seen today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unquestionably, if we truly want peace, conflict prevention and diplomacy must prevail over military solutions. We must preserve the primacy of political will over the misery of military might. The principles and the framework to achieve this shift already exist; we do not need to reinvent them. Allow me, however, to recall a few of these principles.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“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 first open debate since its election to the Council. We are sharing our mandate with our Dutch partners in the best spirit of European unity and solidarity. As a Mediterranean country, Italy brings to the Council its natural disposition to build bridges to draw together all sides. We believe that inclusiveness is key to effective multilateralism and to addressing our common challenges. In Libya and Iraq, we must work together and spare no effort to achieve reconciliation and support for legitimate institutions.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source