Participation 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 […]
Read moreItaly’s Participation in the Twelfth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
The Twelfth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) opened on Tuesday 10 September in Geneva. The Convention establishes the prohibition of the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, transfer, and use of cluster munitions, aiming to ensure greater protection of the civilian population during armed conflicts. In the statement on behalf of […]
Read moreLETHAL AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEMS: MEETING OF THE GROUP OF GOVERNMENTAL EXPERTS IN GENEVA
The second session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) opened yesterday in Geneva. The mandate of the Group is to develop elements by the end of 2025 for an international instrument on these weapon systems, with the aim of ensuring their use in full compliance with international humanitarian law […]
Read moreItaly’s Participation in the Meetings of the Tenth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty
The Tenth Conference of States Parties (CSP10) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) began on 19 August in Geneva. The conference will explore issues related to the effective implementation of the Treaty, its universalization, transparency, and reporting, and will approve recommendations for the next preparatory cycle. The Arms Trade Treaty is a legal instrument that […]
Read morePREPARATORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 11TH REVIEW CONFERENCE OF THE NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT): DEBATE ON THE SECOND PILLAR DEDICATED TO NON-PROLIFERATION
Italy reaffirmed the centrality of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the importance of the control and verification systems coordinated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during its statement at the session of the second Preparatory Committee for the 11th NPT Review Conference dedicated to the non-proliferation pillar. While recalling the main challenges to […]
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