Statement of Italy at the UNGA72
General WPS: “Italy is convinced that building democratic, pluralistic, and inclusive societies open to diversity is not only an ethical imperative but also a guarantee of peace and stability and, as such, a fundamental piece of a broader commitment to promoting and guaranteeing effective protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of each individual.”
Syria/Iraq: “The increasingly apparent loss of ground for Daesh in Iraq and Syria has demonstrated that together we can do it.”
Iraq: “Italy is an active partner in the Global Coalition against Daesh, engaged on the ground in various activities: rehabilitating a fundamental infrastructure such as the Mosul Dike; and training thousands of members of the Iraqi special forces and Kurdish units, as well as federal and local police forces, who represent one ofthe keys to the future stabilization of liberated zones and to the safe reentry of thousands of IDPs to their homelands. We need to restore the future for the Iraqi people.”
Libya: “Libya is the key to restoring to the Central Mediterranean its historic role as a driver of civilization, peace and security.”
Libya: “Italy is a leader in this commitment and in supporting the United Nations' action to strengthen its presence in Libya, which is being pursued with determination by Secretary-General Guterres and Special Representative Salame. There will be no stability in Libya until the value of a truly inclusive path to reconciliation has been embraced, a path that we as the international community must support with a single voice.”
Libya: “It is the people of Libya themselves who are asking for a stable, solid and secure Libya. This is why we stand alongside President Serraj and the institutions provided for by the Political Agreement. We are convinced that it is only through more authoritative Libyan institutions that we shall also be able to address the tragedy of human trafficking.”
Libya: “We believe it is essential to support Libya also because of its strategic role in the migratory route across the Central Mediterranean.”
Syria: “Syria continues to be a source of concern and suffering. After six
years of unspeakable violence, millions of refugees and hundreds of thousands of deaths, we welcome the recent efforts to promote local truces and de-escalation zones.”
General WPS: “But there are still too many innocent children, women and men who have a limited or no access to humanitarian aid.”
Syria: “There can be no stability, peace and reconstruction, nor a lasting victory over terrorism, or the conditions for voluntary return of refugees in complete security, without an inclusive political transition that brings together the various components of Syrian society.”
Syria: “It is only through a cohesive commitment of the international community that we can arrive at a true political solution that preserves the unity, integrity and sovereignty of Syria.”
SDG 16: “Ultimately, there can be no true peace without justice.”