UN General Assembly
2023

Armed conflicts around the globe have dramatically impacted the lives of millions of civilians and have resulted in continued and massive displacement. San Marino is alarmed by the unprecedented food and nutrition crisis affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world. The protection of civilian infrastructure is key to ensuring food security in times of conflict. When infrastructure and tools essential to the survival of civilians are damaged or destroyed, food production and distribution, water delivery, sanitation, energy provision and health care can all be disrupted. San Marino calls on all parties to implement Security Council resolution 2417 (2018). which condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare. as well as the unlawful denial of humanitarian access. Furthermore. San Marino supports Security Council resolution 2573 (2021). which condemns attacks against the critical civilian infrastructure that is indispensable for the population’s survival.