The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy. 

The Secretary-General welcomed Italy’s enhanced engagement in multilateralism through its seat on the Security Council. He also expressed his appreciation for Italy’s longstanding support to the United Nations, including through the Global Service Centre in Brindisi. 

The Secretary-General and the Foreign Minister discussed large movements of migrants and refugees, and the need for long-term and sustainable solutions including strengthened commitments to development assistance. 

The Secretary-General thanked Italy for its continued support to the UN-facilitated political process in Libya.