2 June, Mattarella: “Independence and freedom are achievements to be defended every day”

The Head of State writes to Cavo Dragone: "Thanks to the armed forces for the tasks carried out in the United Nations missions"

ROME – The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone: “Celebrating the seventy-eight years of the birth of the Italian Republic recalls the values of our identityand of a far-sighted and wise Constitution, the result of the extraordinary rebirth that began with the Liberation struggle. Independence and freedom are achievements that must be defended every day, in communion of intent and with the ability to cooperate for the good. common The Fathers of the Fatherland were aware of the risks and limits of closure in national contexts and dreamed of an Italy open to Europe, close to the peoples everywhere in the world who were fighting for their freedoms.

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Our contribution – and in it the Armed Forces – to the cause of international peace and stability is more precious than ever in today’s situation characterized by devastation and aggression against civilian populations in Europe and the Middle East. The Republic is grateful to the women and men of the Armed Forces for the tasks carried out in the demanding operational theaters where they are called to operate, within the framework of the United Nations missions, those resulting from solidarity between the countries of the Alliance Atlantica, of the decisions in which we participated within the European Union. The guarantee of civil coexistence, the development and pursuit of international justice know that they can count on the security framework offered by the Armed Forces. In remembering those who lost their lives in defense of the values of our community, I turn my respectful thoughts to the fallen who contributed to making Italy a united country and a free and democratic nation. On this day of celebration, may all members of the Armed Forces receive the appreciation of the Italian people for their service and their warmest wishes. Long live the Republic, long live the Armed Forces”.