Italy’s Participation in the Meetings of the Eleventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty
The Eleventh Conference of States Parties (CSP11) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is taking place in Geneva these days. The Treaty is the main multilateral instrument for regulating the international trade in conventional arms, in line with the highest standards for the protection of human rights and international law. It also aims to prevent […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR LEONARDO BENCINI TO THE SIXTH SESSION OF THE WORKING GROUP ON STRENGHTENING THE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (BWC)
This morning, Ambassador Leonardo Bencini took the floor during the Sixth Session of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) held in Geneva. Italy reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral efforts to strengthen compliance and verification under the Convention, promoting an approach grounded in science and international cooperation. The Ambassador emphasized that verification represents “probably the thorniest issue […]
Read moreSixth Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) – 11–22 August 2025
The Sixth Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), established by the Ninth Review Conference and chaired in 2022 by Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, is being held in Geneva from 11 to 22 August 2025. In line with the indicative timetable adopted at the organizational meeting, discussions are focusing on key […]
Read moreSECOND SESSION OF THE OPEN-ENDED WORKING GROUP ON THE PREVENTION OF AN ARMS RACE IN OUTER SPACE
The second session of the Open-ended Working Group on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space, established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/512 for a four-year period (2024–2028), has opened in Geneva. The Working Group has been mandated to examine key issues related to outer space security and to discuss necessary measures to […]
Read moreItaly’s participation in the Intersessional Meetings of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC)
The intersessional meetings of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), the legal instrument that prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel mines, opened today in Geneva. The Italian delegation is taking part in the meetings, reaffirming Italy’s strong commitment to promoting the goals of the Convention, particularly support for clearance processes and humanitarian […]
Read moreITALY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE INFORMAL PREPARATORY MEETING TO THE ELEVENTH CONFERENCE OF STATES PARTIES TO THE ARMS TRADE TREATY (ATT)
The Arms Trade Treaty is a legal instrument that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons with the aim of reducing illicit trafficking and preventing their use in violation of human rights. During the preparatory meeting to CSP11, the Italian delegation shared some reflections on the effective implementation of the Treaty, transparency and reporting, the […]
Read moreITALY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE OF THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE
« The tragedy that unfolded in Hiroshima and Nagasaki eighty years ago contributed to forming an international consensus around a moral imperative: that atomic bombs should never be used again. That horrific incident gave new momentum to the debate on disarmament [and to the] Non-Proliferation Treaty ». These words, pronounced by President Mattarella at his […]
Read moreAMBASSADOR BENCINI’S PARTICIPATION IN THE “UKRAINE MINE ACTION PARTNER COORDINATION” WORKSHOP
The Ukraine Mine Action Partner Coordination Workshop was successfully concluded today, in Geneva. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), it was supported by Canada, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland. Over 100 stakeholders from Ukrainian national authorities, donor governments, international organizations, and mine action operators gathered […]
Read moreUNIDIR GLOBAL CONFERENCE: REAFFIRMING MULTILATERALISM AND TRUST IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics, organised by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research Institute (UNIDIR), closed on 28 March. The event brought together academics, civil society and industry representatives to address issues related to the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on its implications in the fields of security […]
Read moreSTATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR LEONARDO BENCINI AT THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION
The commemorative event for the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was held today in Geneva. The event – opened by UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, and supported by the European Union – was attended by diplomats and experts from the world […]
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