(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 3 - President Sergio Mattarella stressed
the importance of the Italian Army in a world increasingly
threatened by conflict and insecurity in a message to the armed
force for its 163rd anniversary.
"In the geopolitical reality that we live in, where conflicts
and wars undermine peace and now directly threaten the freedom
and security of Europe itself, the Army has proven itself to be
an essential part of our military, in defence of the Republic
and the values of its Constitution, and in support of
international stability and coexistence", Mattarella said in the
message to Army Chief of Staff General Carmine Masiello.
Mattarella stresses Army's role amid security threats
President sends armed force message for its 163rd anniversary