Fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) (2-13 December)
The Fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), established by the Ninth Review Conference chaired in 2022 by Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, is taking place in Geneva. Among the topics discussed during the session, a particular focus was given to the establishment of two mechanisms dedicated respectively to […]
Read moreMeeting of the P6+2 group with Director-General Valovaya
This morning Ambassador Leonardo Bencini met Tatyana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), together with the Ambassadors of the P6+2 Group, that includes the six 2025 presidencies of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) plus the last one of 2024 e the first one of 2026. The P6+2 group ensures the continuity […]
Read moreFifth Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (Siem Reap, 25-29 November)
The fifth Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) was held from 25 to 29 November in Siem Reap, Cambodia, under the Presidency of the Senior Minister and First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Clearance Authority, Ly Thuch. The Conference represented an opportunity to assess the implementation of the provisions of the Convention in […]
Read moreFifth Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (Siem Reap, 25-29 November)
The fifth Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) was held from 25 to 29 November in Siem Reap, Cambodia, under the Presidency of the Senior Minister and First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Clearance Authority, Ly Thuch. The Conference represented an opportunity to assess the implementation of the provisions of the Convention in […]
Read moreParticipation of Ambassador Leonardo Bencini in the Ninth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference in Brussels.
The Ninth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference was held in Brussels on 12 and 13 of November. The Conference represents a crucial forum for strengthening the EU’s commitment to support the international non-proliferation and disarmament regime, emphasizing the importance of multilateral dialogue and joint initiatives to address global challenges in this field. Ambassador Bencini participated […]
Read moreThe First Committee of the General Assembly concluded its annual session.
The First Committee (Disarmament and Security) of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York concluded its work on Friday 9 November, adopting all 76 resolutions and decisions (15 more than in 2023) presented in the seven thematic clusters: nuclear, other weapons of mass destruction, outer space, conventional arms, other disarmament […]
Read moreDebate on the Architecture of Disarmament in the UNGA First Committee
Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, during the thematic debate on “Disarmament Machinery” (Cluster VII) in the First Committee (Disarmament and Security) of the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirmed Italy’s support for the multilateral system and the disarmament architecture built over decades, now under attack, particularly by Russia. Italy, which will assume the presidency of the Conference on […]
Read moreDebate in the First Committee on other Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Ambassador Leonardo Bencini spoke yesterday during the thematic debate on Weapons of Mass Destruction (Cluster II) at the First Committee (Disarmament and Security) of the United Nations General Assembly. Italy, along with other EU partners, is engaged in effective multilateral action against the proliferation of these weapons, also to prevent them from falling into the […]
Read more« No alternative to the multilateral system », says Ambassador Bencini in the First Committee debate on nuclear weapons of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
During his statement yesterday morning in the First Committee (disarmament and security) of the UN General Assembly, Ambassador Leonardo Bencini reaffirmed Italy’s support for the multilateral system and the disarmament architecture. “Italy believes that the goal of complete nuclear disarmament can be achieved through a progressive, realistic, pragmatic and responsible approach. This approach should be […]
Read moreStatement by Ambassador Bencini at the General Debate of the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
The Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, delivered yesterday the statement on behalf of Italy during the general debate of the First Committee (responsible for disarmament and security) of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Ambassador Bencini expressed concern over recent developments in the Middle East, condemning the […]
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