The United Nations General Assembly today adopted by consensus the Resolution on the Olympic Truce in the lead-up to the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The text, steered by the Italian Government as host country in close coordination with the International Olympic Committee and the Milan–Cortina Foundation, secured more than 160 co-sponsorships.
“The overwhelming support for Italy’s Resolution on the Olympic Truce is a source of deep pride. Today we restore confidence in multilateralism through sport, which has brought all countries together around a central objective – the cessation of hostilities – and a shared vision of peace that constantly inspires our diplomatic work. We must all be champions of peace, as Pope Leo teaches us, and we want Italy to be ever more a crossroads of dialogue, development and mutual understanding among peoples. The Milan–Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games will offer a unique opportunity to contribute to efforts to resolve the many international conflicts that continue to mark our time. Working together for peace is possible – both on the playing field and in diplomacy,” said the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, who expressed his satisfaction together with the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, for the excellent teamwork.
“The adoption of this highly significant resolution – for which Italy played a decisive role in building broad consensus – turns the promotion of the Olympic ideal from an ancient and noble principle into a daily practice of dialogue for peace. This will be one of the key legacies of Milan–Cortina 2026,” affirmed the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi.
By calling on all Member States to respect the traditional truce, the UN General Assembly reaffirms the profound link between the Olympic ideal and the commitment to international stability. The adopted text also includes a reference to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event to be hosted in Africa, underscoring the Italian Government’s strong commitment to revitalising relations with the continent.
