Mattarella: "The Army is essential to safeguard the country’s independence"

Italian Armed Forcesin this troubled moment, constitute an important piece in the development of an adequate European defensive instrumenthelping to make the reasons prevail international law and respect for multilateral institutions on the claim of force”. This is stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarellain a passage of the message he sent to Chief of Staff of the Armygeneral Carmine Masielloon the occasion of 165th anniversary of constitution of theItalian Army.

“The serious tightening and widening of the ongoing conflicts – continues the Head of State – see confirmation atItalian Army a primary role in safeguarding theindependence of the country and the values ​​of pace and of stability“.

The anniversary of the Italian Army, best wishes from Mattarella

“On the occasion of 165th anniversary of constitution of theItalian ArmyI address the appreciation of all the soldiers of the Army institutions for the constant and precious work carried out at the service of Italian Republicwhich reaches him in this era eighty years from the solemn referendum decision”. This is stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarellain a passage of the message to Chief of Staff of the Armygeneral Carmine Masiello.

The value of service and memory

“In paying a deferential tribute to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the performance of duty, I remember that the professionalism and the dedication of the women and men of Armed Forces represent a fundamental pillar for the safety of our community and the affirmation of the values ​​of Constitutionin the vast international context in which the life of our State takes place”, adds the Head of State which sends to officers, non-commissioned officers, graduates, enlisted soldiers and civilian personnel of the Army and their families “the warmest wishes and sentiments of gratitude of the Italian people. Long live the Army, long live them Armed forceslong live the Republic“, conclude.