NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:

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New Permanent Representative of Italy Presents Credentials

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The new Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Giorgio Marrapodi, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today.

(As provided by the Permanent Mission of Italy)

Giorgio Marrapodi is a career diplomat with 39 years of experience.