Mattarella, Italy's commitment to safeguard peace, multilateralism, personal dignity

"Participation in troubled regions of the globe in significant operations constitutes tangible evidence of Italy's contribution to the concrete effort of the international community in countering the horrors and atrocities of conflicts and divisions between peoples, favoring the construction of a system of collective security. The deployment of our contingents and the support for the partnerships developed under the aegis of the United Nations and the European Union attest to the firm will to safeguard the values of peace, multilateralism and respect for the dignity of every person and community". The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, wrote this in a message sent to the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto on the Day of Remembrance of the Military and Civilian Fallen in International Peace Missions, the twenty-third anniversary of the Nasiriyah massacre.

"The Republic, faithful to its constitutional obligations, in its historic mission of dialogue and cooperation, will continue to contribute with determination to the cause of the affirmation of international law in disputes. The military and civilians, the women and men engaged today in crisis and conflict zones, know that the national community looks at their work with respect and trust. The Republic's gratitude goes to them and to the memory of those who gave their lives for the common good".