"On the occasion of the Day dedicated to the memory of the military and civilian fallen in international missions for peace, I renew my respectful thoughts to the memory of all Italians who gave their lives in the service of Italy and the international community, for the realization of a stable and shared peace." Thus said the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, in a statement addressed yesterday to the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto. "The numerous fellow citizens who continue to work abroad with generosity and altruism for the stabilization of crises and the resolution of conflicts - continues the Head of State - are an authentic expression of a cohesive nation willing to offer its contribution in the most troubled regions of the world to protect stability and respect for human rights, which are foundational principles of our Constitution. They are viewed with fondness and profound esteem by the Republic." "The proliferation of conflicts in numerous regions increasingly involves the international community, affecting a multiplicity of peoples and regions - concludes the head of state - It is a crisis that also threatens Europe and must be managed through the cohesion of the entire Union and full participation in the country. To combat violence and provide a decent future for mankind, we must continue this dedication with consistency and perseverance. With these feelings, I hold today, together with the nation, to the relatives of the fallen, and I share their anguish ".
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