Italian President Sergio Mattarella
on Thursday said democracy isn't enjoying good health in today's
world, addressing the Brazilian Centre for International
Relations in Rio de Janeiro.
"This interests and concerns us because the good of mankind is
at stake", the president noted, stressing he was quoting the
words of Pope Francis, "the first South American pontiff in
history".
"This is a time that requires dialogue and debate.
"I observe with true satisfaction the great harmony existing
between the G7 and G20 presidencies.
"A marked misalignment between two such important groups for
international debate would be an unforgivable mistake full of
consequences", the president stressed in Rio.
"Since I cannot stop on each element of convergence, I desire to
stress that Italy looks with great admiration at the work
started by the Brazilian presidency to reach the launch of a
global alliance against hunger and poverty to mark November's
G20 summit.
"Italy fully supports this initiative and is ready to cooperate
at all levels", the president added.
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