Let me conclude by reaffirming Italy's firm commitment to the full implementa...

Let me conclude by reaffirming Italy's firm commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and to promoting women's participation and empowerment. We have made this a priority both in our political action and in our development cooperation. To that end, we have funded a number of projects of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) focused on implementing resolution 1325 (2000) in West Africa, and we have started the process of drafting a national action plan. As one of the main troop contributors to United Nations peacekeeping, we have an important role to play in ensuring that resolution 1325 (2000) is mainstreamed in all United Nations missions.