Transparency in armaments. Debate at the Conference on Disarmament (CD)
During the debate on “Transparency in armaments” at the Conference on Disarmament (CD) on Thursday 30 May, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the CD, Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, emphasized the crucial role of transparency in fostering trust among States and facilitating dialogue and negotiation. Recognizing transparency as a fundamental principle in the Treaty on the […]
Read moreDebate on nuclear disarmament at the Conference on Disarmament (CD)
Today Ambassador Leonardo Bencini delivered a statement at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva during the debate on the cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament. « Italy fully shares the goal of a peaceful and secure world completely free of nuclear weapons,” Ambassador Bencini stated. This can be achieved “through a progressive, realistic, […]
Read moreThe Informal Preparatory Meeting of the Tenth Conference of the States Parties (CSP10) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) took place in Geneva on 16-17 May
The Arms Trade Treaty is a legal instrument that regulates the international trade of conventional weapons with the aim of reducing illicit trafficking and preventing their use in violation of human rights. On this occasion, the Italian delegation to the Conference on Disarmament shared its national perspective on the effective Treaty’s implementation, transparency and reporting, […]
Read moreDebate at the CD on the Relationship Between Disarmament and Development
Yesterday, during the plenary meeting of the Disarmament Conference (CD), there was a debate on the relationship between disarmament and development. In his speech, Ambassador Leonardo Bencini referenced what President Mattarella said at the United Nations a few days ago, specifically that “Peace, inclusion, and justice are the irreplaceable pillars in sustainable development” and warned […]
Read moreStatement of Ambassador Bencini at the Conference on disarmament, on nuclear disarmament
Ambassador Bencini has delivered a statement today at a meeting of the Conference on Disarmament devoted to agenda item 1 : Cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament. In the statement, Ambassador Bencini has reiterated the well-known position of Italy in favour of effective, verifiable and irreversible nuclear disarmament based on Article VI […]
Read moreAmbassador Leonardo Bencini’s statement at the Meeting of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS).
The meetings of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (GGE LAWS) began today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, within the framework of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). This group, established in 2016 and whose mandate was last renewed in 2023 for another three years, discusses emerging technologies […]
Read moreTwenty-fifth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines
1st March 2024 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines (APMBC). This Convention prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. Following participation this morning in the ninth “Pledging Conference,” an event where Italy renewed its financial support to the Implementation Support […]
Read moreHigh-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament – Ambassador Leonardo Bencini’s Address
Ambassador Leonardo Bencini delivered the national statement during the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD), which began on Monday, March 26th, with the speech by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and is ongoing until Friday, March 1st. The statement is avalable at the following link.
Read moreMeeting of P6+2 Ambassadors with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, along with Ambassadors from other countries of the P6+2 group, met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations during his visit to Geneva, where Antonio Guterres addressed the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD). The P6+2 group is an informal forum for consultation and coordination that gathers the six presidents […]
Read moreVideo message of solidarity and support for Ukraine two years after the Russian invasion
Tomorrow marks two years since the start of Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. Ambassador Leonardo Bencini participated in the solidarity video with Ukraine alongside colleagues from the European Union. You can watch the video here.
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