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1. “Exposure to the cruelties of war and the battlefield has a serious and often irreparable impact on the physical and psychological well-being of children involved in armed conflicts. They must be successfully reintegrated into society and helped to overcome the stigma and blame wrongfully attached to them. That is unfortunately the last and most frequently forgotten link in the chain. At the Arria Formula meeting we organized last year, Joy Bishara, a student kidnapped by Boko Haram, testified from her personal experience that if children are not reintegrated, they will see no alternative other than re-recruitment to armed groups. As the successful example of Colombia has shown, all peace agreements must include specific provisions on this issue if they are to be sustainable.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

2. “At the national level, States should adopt, develop and implement the legal and administrative measures needed to ensure that all violations against children are criminalized and their perpetrators brought to justice, in compliance with the provisions of the relevant international instruments. At the international level, we encourage the Security Council to include in its sanctions regimes specific listing criteria for grave violations of children in armed conflict. Lastly, the International Criminal Court has an essential role to play in holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes. Thirdly, turning to reintegration, the international community's attention must not cease once children have been released from armed groups.”

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3. “To that end, we must ensure that the positions of child protection advisers are duly staffed and budgeted. Finally, United Nations personnel should receive specialized predeployment training on children in armed conflict, a practice that should be scaled up and become standard. In Italy, all the courses offered to peacekeepers each year by our Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units include modules on respect for human rights, international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. Secondly, with regard to accountability, it is difficult to rebuild broken communities and begin the process of social healing without ensuring that violations and abuses are prosecuted and victims receive reparations.”

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4. “In order to break the cycle of violations affecting children, we must take a systematic and coherent approach based on prevention, accountability and reintegration. With regard first to prevention, we should continue to encourage as many States as possible to ratify the relevant international instruments, including the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, and to promote their implementation and enforcement. We encourage the endorsement of initiatives such as the Paris and Vancouver Principles and the Safe Schools Declaration, with a View to making significant improvements in children's lives. It is also important to ensure that peacekeeping and political missions have the necessary means to monitor, report and respond to grave violations.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

5. “Despite the devastating number of violations in 2017, more than 10,000 children were formally released from armed groups and forces, thanks mainly to the advocacy efforts of the United Nations system, accomplished first through the country visits of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Council's Working Group, and secondly through the Secretary-General's political urgings in his annual reports. In that regard, we welcome the approach applied to the list and hope it will encourage more parties to armed conflicts to put in place measures to improve the protection of children, including by signing and implementing action plans. The third way has been through UNICEF's crucial role in monitoring and reporting on the ground, together with the work of humanitarian workers and non-governmental organizations.”

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6. “According to the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2018/465), in the past year there has been an alarming increase in the number of children affected by armed conflict and the severity of the violations committed against them. New armed groups have emerged, while the cross-border nature of conflicts makes it harder to monitor and report all the abuses. We would therefore like to commend the work being done by the United Nations in this area.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

7. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Swedish presidency for convening today's open debate and for its capable leadership of the Security Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. I also want to congratulate the Council collectively on its adoption today of resolution 2427 (2018), of which we were a sponsor. Italy aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and by the representatives of Canada and Argentina, who will speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict and the group of countries endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration, respectively. I would also like to add a few remarks in my national capacity.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

8. “In that context, I would like to reiterate the crucial importance of protecting and promoting women's rights. We encourage the Government to continue its efforts in that regard, since the gains made so far cannot be taken for granted, as shown in UNICEF's recent data on declining primary-school participation, while also taking into account the difficult security situation in many parts of the country. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our sincere appreciation for the important role and contribution that the Special Representative and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan provide in the framework of the international community's efforts to bring peace, stability and development to Afghanistan.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

9. “Afghanistan is rapidly approaching a long election season, culminating in the presidential election scheduled to take place in 2019. The holding of free, fair, credible and inclusive parliamentary and district elections this October will be a crucial milestone for Afghanistan's democratic institutions, as well as in terms of delivering results for the Afghan people and will also be a tangible demonstration of the Government's commitment to reform in the run-up to the Geneva conference. We appreciate the efforts that the Afghan Government and the relevant electoral institutions have made over the past few weeks to produce a noteworthy increase in voter registration, and it is encouraging that almost one third of those who have registered are women.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

10. “This phase requires a heightened sense of responsibility from all sides, and we therefore urge the Taliban to react positively to President Ghani's peace offer. We have a window of opportunity that is manifest in the Afghan people's clear longing for sustainable peace, which can gain further momentum if all relevant regional and international actors work together constructively to remove the remaining obstacles to peace. Concrete cooperation among neighbours on confronting terrorism, drug trafficking and organized-crime networks remains essential. In that context, we welcome the bilateral dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad. Effective cooperation on issues of common interest can also help to significantly improve the prospects for peace.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

11. “We welcome the courageous peace offer that President Ghani extended in February, as well as the announcement of a unilateral ceasefire for the last part of Ramadan and the decision to extend it. For the first time since 2001, the ceasefire was also initially reciprocated by the Taliban. The political significance of these events is amplified by the unanimously positive reactions from both the Afghan population and the international community. In that regard, I would like to reiterate Italy's unqualified support for these initiatives, which we hope can serve as a catalyst for the peace and reconciliation process. We encourage all actors and stakeholders to interpret these developments with the necessary caution but without losing sight ofthe hope for a peaceful future they have generated.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

12. “At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Yamamoto, Executive Director Fedotov and Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for their comprehensive briefings. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union. The events of the past few days and weeks have highlighted the fact that Afghanistan's security challenges remain extremely complex. International support, through the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, in which Italy participates and contributes as a Framework Nation, is therefore still essential. However, as many Council members have already noted in today's debate, we have recently been witnessing some truly encouraging developments.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

13. “Charting a successful path towards enduring peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa will have the potential to project stability and prosperity across the three continents.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

14. “In Yemen, where the situation is rapidly and alarmingly deteriorating, we remain diplomatically engaged in promoting regional dialogue as a tool to advance the prospects for de-escalation, and we support the United Nations Special Envoy's efforts to revitalize the political process. Lastly, we reiterate our conviction that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action represents an important element of the global non-proliferation architecture and a pillar of regional security. We remain committed to the full and effective implementation of the agreement and encourage Iran to do the same. The challenges before us are daunting and complex, but that should not deter us.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

15. “In neighbouring Syria, we continue to encourage a genuine commitment by the Syrian partners and international stakeholders to meaningfully engage in the framework of the United Nations-led Geneva process. We are also strongly committed to keeping the goal of a fair and lasting peace in the Middle East high on the international agenda, and we underline the pressing need for direct negotiations between the parties, leading to a two-State solution. The current situation in Gaza is deeply alarming, both from a humanitarian perspective and because of its detrimental impact on the prospects for peace.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

16. “We have been consistently working in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration to enhance their role on the ground, ensure protection and direct assistance to migrants and refugees, improve conditions in centres and increase assisted voluntary returns and resettlements. Turning to the greater Middle East, in Lebanon the holding of parliamentary elections is an important step to reinforcing Lebanese democratic institutions. But the path towards stability is still long. In addition to our role within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, we promote the International Support Group for Lebanon road map to support the country's institutions and security forces and, in that spirit, we hosted the second Rome ministerial conference last March.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

17. “That is why we are tirelessly advocating for a truly collective response to the security challenges in the Mediterranean, starting with illegal migration. That is not a temporary emergency or a matter for coastal countries alone; it is a strategic imperative, first and foremost for the European Union and its member States, to finally join together, with true unity of purpose and a sense of shared responsibility. Advancing the collective fight against traffickers also requires working together to strengthen the capacity of Governments in countries of origin and transit to control their territory and borders. The United Nations system has a key role to play in that regard.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

18. “Preparations for elections should be advanced by following a step-by-step and inclusive approach, first and foremost by putting in place the necessary political, technical and legislative measures for success. We encourage all Libyan political actors to converge on a shared vision for the future, based on a common understanding of the constitutional framework, electoral reform and a pledge to respect the legitimacy of electoral outcomes. We also continue to work in close partnership with the Libyan authorities to tackle the scourge of illicit human trafficking and disrupt its business model. Italy has been largely alone, together with Libya, in bearing the burden of those flows and saving countless lives at sea.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

19. “While there has been good progress towards those goals, the road ahead is still challenging, and it is clear that there are no shortcuts. The threat of terrorism remains a key concern, as we saw from the heinous attacks against the High National Electoral Commission in Tripoli last month and, most recently, in Benghazi, which we strongly condemn. We are following with extreme concern the evolution of the security environment on the ground in Sebha, a crucial area in our collective effort to address the issue of the trafficking in human beings, and in the oil crescent, where clashes may put at risk many important oil facilities. We are particularly worried about the situation in Derna. We join the United Nations in calling for an immediate ceasefire, in order to provide humanitarian support to the population.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

20. “Our objective must be to chart a common way forward that emphasizes the pressing need for stability as a strategic imperative and that opens the door to building a positive agenda of shared peace, pluralism and prosperity and inclusion. In Libya, our foremost priority is to assist and support the advancement of the Libyan-owned political and reconciliation process, with the goal of ending the transition through the electoral process. In that context, it is of the utmost importance that all the relevant stakeholders remain fully aligned and unified in their support to Special Representative Ghassan Salame' and his action plan. We strongly support the aspirations of the Libyan people for stability, democracy and national reconciliation.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

21. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Russian presidency for organizing this debate. A regular, comprehensive review of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa - a region with truly remarkable potential and a unique cultural heritage that must be protected and preserved, but which is marred by persistent instability - is a welcome and necessary initiative. As a Mediterranean country, Italy is directly affected by such instability. For that reason, the security challenge in the Mediterranean was a centrepiece of our Security Council presidency last November. We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union.”

    2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source

22. “The Council can also do so by imposing targeted sanctions against individuals who have committed sexual violence. For example, in January 2017 sexual and gender-based violence was included as a standalone designation criterion in the renewal of sanctions in the Central African Republic. The Security Council could certainly deter such crimes by imposing targeted sanctions. However, it is necessary to ensure that sanctions are effectively implemented in order to increase the cost of allowing or using sexual violence in conflict. Only when the cost of the weapon of sexual violence becomes visibly more expensive to its perpetrators will there be a significant step towards the eradication and prevention of the scourge.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

23. “That is the approach we are taking, for example, with the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units in Vicenza, which provides high quality training and specialized courses for peacekeepers on the prevention and investigation of sexual and gender- based violence. At the global level, the Statute of the International Criminal Court expressly lists various forms of sexual and gender-based crimes as underlying acts of both crimes against humanity and war crimes. In that regard, we welcome the recent surrender of Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, wanted for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Mali, including rape, forced marriage and sexual slavery. If properly supported, including by the Council, justice can become a relevant deterrent for human rights violations.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

24. “In that environment, women can help countries prevent conflicts and strengthen national reconciliation processes by ensuring a gender and inclusive perspective on issues, such as security, justice and governance, which are often the root causes of violent conflicts. The goal of the Network is to increase the number of women involved in peacemaking efforts and facilitate the appointment of women mediators and special envoys at the local and international level, in particular in the Mediterranean region. With regard to accountability, prevention fails if there are no consequences for sexual and gender- based violence. At the national level we must assist Governments in strengthening accountability for such crimes.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

25. “First, empowering women is key to any strategy that aims to help women take control of their lives and prevent them from falling prey to sexual violence in conflict. In keeping with the Secretary- General's commitment to women's leadership and gender equality, as a vital element of its prevention agenda Italy launched the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. As we all know, the Mediterranean region, key to international peace and security, is currently facing several threats, including violent extremism and transnational organized crime, human trafficking and humanitarian emergencies.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

26. “Women and girls fleeing conflict must be afforded safe passage and protection, including from sexual and gender-based violence, while in transit and at their final destinations. It is for those reasons that last year Italy promoted the adoption by the Council of resolution 2388 (2017), which further explored the nexus between trafficking in persons and conflict-related sexual violence, as outlined in resolutions 2242 (2015) and 2331 (2016), with a special focus on the trafficking of children in conflict situations. We encourage the Security Council to continue to monitor those issues and ensure follow- up to those resolutions. Conflict-relatedsexualviolencecanbepreventedand more effectively addressed through the empowerment of women, gender equality and accountability for the crimes perpetrated.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

27. “At the outset I would like to commend the Peruvian presidency for convening today's debate, in particular for the angle it has chosen. I also thank the briefers for their insightful and informative contributions. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and with that by delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. Our concerns about the use of sexual and gender- based violence have deepened for two reasons: first, the widespread and systematic use of sexual violence by terrorists and violent extremist groups and, secondly, the increased vulnerability of migrants, in particular women and girls, to trafficking for the purposes of sexual and other forms of exploitation.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

28. “Italy is therefore proud of its long-term commitment to making that vision a reality - including by channelling a great part of its long-standing civilian assistance to Afghanistan to the financing of strategic transport and communication infrastructure projects, in particular in the western region of the country. Regional mechanisms and organizations can play a crucial role in all of those areas and provide a platform to develop regional capacities and build mutual confidence. In that regard, we commend and support the role and initiatives of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. I would like to conclude by reiterating the need for a comprehensive approach to the stabilization and prosperity of the region by linking security and development. The meeting rose at 2.05 pm.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

29. “Italy supports various initiatives in that regard, such as the UNODC regional programme for Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. We are also engaged in successful triangular cooperation in order to enhance the capabilities of Afghan police officers in the area of counter-narcotics. Thirdly, on regional integration and economic development, we strongly support the National Unity Government's vision for Afghanistan as a crossroads for trade and infrastructure in Central Asia. Interconnectivity is key to achieving sustained growth and development in Afghanistan and in the region.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

30. “A constructive role for all regional neighbours and stakeholders is therefore essential in countering the threat of terrorism and violent extremism, including by denying such groups any form of safe haven. The next meeting of the Kabul Process, which we fully support, can provide the necessary political momentum to those common efforts, which must be accompanied by renewed commitment to making progress on an Afghan-led and -owned peace and reconciliation process. Secondly, the threat of terrorism and its sources of financing is also very closely linked to the issue of drug trafficking. We are very concerned about the latest developments reflected in the recently published report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) entitled Afghanistan Opium Survey 2017, which notes a very large increase in opium cultivation.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

31. “The complex patchwork of transnational threats, challenges and opportunities facing the Central Asian region is today having a direct impact on the situation in Afghanistan and on the prospects for long-term civilization and development. I would like to address three main aspects. First of all, I note the threats to security from terrorists and violent extremist groups operating in Afghanistan. In the framework of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, Italy continues to stand side by side with our Afghan partners in order to enhance the capabilities of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces. At the same time, in our view, there is a need for a broader strategy that adequately addresses the complex and transnational nature of the terrorist phenomenon.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

32. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate Kazakhstan on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January, and thank it for convening this very timely and important meeting. We also welcome the adoption of the presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/2) on this occasion. We align ourselves with the statement just delivered by the observer of the European Union. Regional partnerships play a primary role in addressing the security and development challenges facing Afghanistan. The countries and the peoples of Central Asia share a common history of rich and interdependent relations in the political, cultural and economic domains, with Afghanistan at its core 4 the heart ofAsia, in the true sense ofthe term.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

33. “Lastly, I would like to underline the key role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in the framework of the partnership between Afghanistan and the international community, and to recognize the tireless efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and his staff, who operate in very challenging conditions.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

34. “That also entails ensuring the tangible implementation of the National Unity Government's wider reform agenda, of which electoral reform is a key component. The continued fight against corruption and efforts to promote human rights, especially the rights of women, need a particular injection of a sense of urgency. In conclusion, I would like to affirm Italy's full support and friendship to the Afghan Government and its people in the pursuit of peace, stability and development. First and foremost in that effort is our active participation in the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, our development cooperation assistance and our support for all diplomatic initiatives that can make a positive contribution to the resumption of the peace process.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

35. “We therefore hope that the upcoming second meeting of the Kabul process, due to take place in February, will result in tangible progress in the peace and reconciliation process, with the active support of all its Afghan partners. Turning to my second point, next year's parliamentary elections are drawing closer. They represent a major opportunity for strengthening the legitimacy of Afghan institutions. The Afghan people have very high expectations in that regard, and so does the donor community. Ensuring transparent, inclusive and credible elections is therefore crucial. To that end, the relevant Afghan institutions must be able to urgently resolve all outstanding issues in the area of electoral reform, avoiding any further delays in promoting the broadest possible consensus within Afghan political parties and society as a whole.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

36. “In that context, the role played by the countries of the region is key, and we hope that that partnership can live up to its potential. The strategy outlined by the Afghan Government with the launching of the Kabul process - which we fully support - must be complemented on the domestic front by a fully inclusive outreach to all components of Afghan society, ensuring the active participation of women and harnessing the full potential of institutions such as the High Peace Council. That will help to advance a peace process that ensures respect for the Constitution and the rights of all Afghan citizens without distinction, and that will also help to protect the economic and social progress made over the past 16 years.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

37. “Greater ambitiousness can create the momentum needed to pave the way for peace in Afghanistan, especially when combined with the involvement of a broader spectrum of international stakeholders, particularly countries of the region. In our view, if we are to advance the prospects for peace and reconciliation, it will be essential to enable two elements to coalesce - the intrinsically domestic nature of the process, which must be Afghan-led and -owned, and genuine support for the peace process from partner countries, especially as reflected in the desire and interest of the countries of the region and the broader region generally to see Afghanistan stabilized. That will also requires effective and tangible collaboration in the fight against terrorist groups and their activities, which constitute one of the main obstacles to peace.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

38. “We are all aware of the difficulties of the current situation in Afghan, with high levels of violence and mounting civilian casualties. It is also clear that until now, insurgent groups have shown no willingness to negotiate with the Government. However, we have also noted positive trends over the past two years in terms of increasing ambitions for peace and reconciliation. Intensified diplomatic activity in that regard - first and foremost through the launch of the Kabul process, but also through the revitalization of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group - has shown that interest in the subject has intensified, along with a common understanding that achieving peace and reconciliation is a realistic goal, despite the many obstacles that remain.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

39. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Japanese presidency for organizing this meeting and all of today's briefers for their comprehensive presentations. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to focus on two key areas related to the future of Afghanistan. The first is peace and reconciliation and the second is the upcoming electoral deadlines, especially the parliamentary elections scheduled for 2018. Today more than ever, reconciliation between the Government and the Taliban insurgency represents the way to put an end to the Afghan conflict and ensure sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. It will therefore be essential to make every effort to create the conditions for peace, while remaining cognizant of the complexities involved in achieving that objective.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source

40. “Italy will continue to support the optimal implementation of all the necessary requirements to enhance effectiveness in preventing terrorist attacks, bearing in mind that the security of airports and flights is a civil right and a fundamental reaffirmation of our collective freedom.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

41. “Ensuring the safety of international flights and passengers, helping to prevent terrorist attacks and strengthening the effectiveness of law enforcement and judicial action are the essential goals of resolution 2309 (2016). Implementation is now key. We are dealing with a global threat, and it is therefore necessary to not only share international standards but also expertise and best practices in implementation. In that regard, the assistance and technical support provided by ICAO and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate are fundamental. Finally, we look forward to broad agreement among Member States on the approval of the Global Aviation Aecurity Plan as a further significant step forward for the security of civil aviation.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

42. “On 26 May, in the Taormina statement on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, the leaders of the Group of Seven confirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation among border agencies and supporting the expansion of the use of advance passenger information (API) and passenger name records in traveller screenings. We acknowledge that many countries in several regions need capacity- building projects to enhance the effectiveness of their fight against terrorism. With specific reference to aviation security, there are objective constraints for the technological transition from pre-existing information systems to the current API system. That transition takes time and means managing different systems for a certain period, but the critical importance of API as an effective tool in the fight against terrorism is undeniable.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

43. “The danger of terrorists infiltrating into civil aviation passenger flows has previously been related primarily to foreign terrorist fighters, as was highlighted in resolution 2178 (2014). Currently, terrorist detection is mainly focused on returnees and new forms of threats. However, we must remember that civil aviation is still vulnerable to that previous kind of threat. Therefore, we call on the international community to strengthen cooperation, information-sharing and security measures at, and within, airports, according to updated and shared standards.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

44. “First of all, I wish to thank the Ethiopian presidency for convening this meeting. I also thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism - Ambassador Aboulatta - for his briefing. In particular, I thank the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Ms. Fang Liu, for the great accuracy and significance ofthe organization's work in raising the level of safety in civil aviation. She has the full support and backing of Italy. One year has passed since the Security Council adopted resolution 2309 (2016). In the meantime, as we have heard, the terrorist threat has evolved. It has been addressed but is still present.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

45. “Italy is strongly committed to providing international judicial and law enforcement cooperation in the framework of transnational investigations. Let me conclude by reiterating Italy's strong appreciation of the work conducted by the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team and of the significant role played by the Office of the Ombudsperson in its efforts to guarantee due process and transparency.”

    2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8007 (2017) · source

46. “With regard to the growing concern that terrorists could benefit from trafficking in persons, we regret that it was not possible to have more stringent language in the resolution, stressing the exploitation of human trafficking networks in conflict zones and the potential nexus between that heinous practice and the financing of terrorist organizations. It is still imperative for the international community to put into place an effective and coordinated response to the terrorist threat for the purpose of eliminating any gaps. It remains crucial to enhance cooperation within and between public sector agencies, both domestically and internationally, and to empower financial intelligence units, law enforcement and intelligence services to improve the exchange of relevant information in a timely manner.”

    2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8007 (2017) · source

47. “These tools are an important means to rein in thr movements of terrorists and recruiters more effectively, and we encourage Member States that have not yet done so to take the necessary steps to develop them. Member States have also taken concrete steps to strengthen their relationship with the private sector with a View to responding to terrorist use of information and communication technologies. These public-private partnerships are of paramount importance, not only in countering terrorism financing, but also in detecting and removing terrorist contacts on line.”

    2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8007 (2017) · source

48. “Since resolution 2253 (2015) was adopted, the global nature of the threat posed by terrorists has changed and the international community has been confronted with new challenges, including the increasing flow of returning foreign terrorist fighters, the misuse of the Internet and social media by terrorists and the exploitation of human trafficking networks. The new resolution acknowledges and tackles this evolving scenario, which requires a coordinated response by the international community. The United Nations must spearhead the efforts for enhanced cooperation. In an effort to address and detect the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, some States have adopted and put in place the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Records tools.”

    2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8007 (2017) · source

49. “Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2368 (2017), which it co-sponsored. The resolution is aimed at updating and expanding the international legal framework for the sanctions regime against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/Al-Qaida. Its implementation is now paramount. The sustained military pressure on Da'esh, as well as the depletion of its financial resources, has diminished but not taken away the group's ability to fund its supporters outside the conflict zone and to carry out attacks on civilians. ISIL can still rely on diversified sources of financing and has drawn income from, inter alia, antiquities smuggling, the exploitation of mineral resources and human trafficking.”

    2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8007 (2017) · source

50. “Such an effort requires the involvement of the entire United Nations system and the use of all the tools at its disposal to ensure peace, avoid relapses into conflict and trigger lasting development, In Haiti, we have the opportunity to show the value of that strategy, which is in line with the wider peace and security reform that Italy shares and supports. In conclusion, Italy has a long-standing history of friendly relations and solidarity with Haiti and its people. We will continue along that path as a member of the Council, the United Nations and the European Union, and at the bilateral level.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source