Ambassador 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.
Read moreItaly’s Participation in Meetings of the Working Groups of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Within the framework of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), meetings of the Working Group on Effective Treaty Implementation (WGETI) and its subgroups, as well as the Working Group on Treaty Universalization (WGTU) and the Working Group on Transparency and Reporting (WGTR), were held on February 20 in Geneva. The Arms Trade Treaty is a legally […]
Read moreOpening of the 2024 Session of the Conference on Disarmament – Statement by Ambassador Leonardo Bencini
The 2024 session of the Conference on Disarmament opened on January 23 at the United Nations Palace in Geneva. Italy delivered its national statement on Thursday, January 25. In his address, Ambassador Bencini highlighted the key issues that the disarmament community must confront. He stressed, in particular, the urgent need to overcome the deadlock that […]
Read moreRules of access to the Permanent Mission of Italy.
For security reasons and in compliance with binding MFA regulations, access to the external perimeter and to the Chancery Offices can only take place by previous appointment with the Headquarters staff (for relevant contacts, see here), to be agreed at least 24 hours in advance. Guests will be welcomed at the entrance of the Chancery […]
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