Communiqué by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano

“We have closed a great day, a great celebration for all of us, that we confide might be a good omen for times to come. Italy as the stage of Europe, a real Europe, thriving, strong, sharing, secure. And this was made possible, once again, thanks to the work, the passion and the commitment of the women and men of the Security Forces, to whom I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and recognition. With their usual efficiency, we have successfully closed a day that marked the passing of history, in Italy and in all of Europe.”