ROME (ITALPRESS) – “On the Day of Remembrance of Fallen Military and Civilian Servicemen and Women in International Peace Missions, our thoughts go out to those who, animated by a deep sense of duty, dedication and courage, gave their lives for Italy and for the values of peace and international cooperation.Twenty-one years after the tragic attack in Nassiriya, we renew the memory of the nineteen Italians who lost their lives in that horrific act of violence, together with the Iraqis who shared the same tragic fate, and with them, that of all those who fell in international missions. Their deaths recall the value of commitment to building a more just world, free from the atrocities of war and the burden of oppression.” Thus the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, in a message sent to Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. “The return of large-scale conflicts and the rise of tensions that threaten collective security underscore the role of international missions in building bridges of dialogue and stemming violence,” Mattarella added. “The Italian Republic, with its men and women engaged in the most troubled territories, offers an invaluable contribution to restoring hope and peace among peoples. Women and men who offer an example of commitment and selflessness, honoring fundamental values of our Constitution,” Mattarella continued. “To those who, operating in crisis areas, put their lives at risk in defense of peace and human rights, goes the gratitude of the country. To the families of the fallen, custodians of such a high sacrifice, I renew the closeness of Italians.”
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