Meloni vows to build strong Italy in Christmas message

(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 24 - Premier Giorgia Meloni vowed to keep working to make Italy stronger in her Christmas massage to the Italian people on Tuesday.
    "It's Christmas Eve and I want to wish you all a merry Christmas," Meloni said in a video message posted on social message.
    "Some people will not be able to stay at home with their loved ones at this time but will continue to be at everyone's service - I am thinking of the armed forces, the police, the doctors and all those who guarantee essential services for the citizens.
    "Thank you for what you do and what you will do over the next few days".
    She also mentioned those who will be at the side of the lonely, the sick and people in difficulty and in need.
    "You are among the most beautiful parts of this nation and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do on behalf of Italy because, as Flaubert wrote, the heart is a rich that cannot be sold or bought, but only given as a gift," she said.
    "So best wishes to everyone, may this time be an opportunity for hope, joy and serenity to look to the future with even greater confidence and optimism.
    "Let's recharge our batteries because an equally challenging 2025 awaits us to continue together to build a strong and ambitious Italy, capable of looking far ahead and aiming ever higher". (ANSA).