President of the Republic Sergio
Mattarella said Friday that on many occasions the Italian
Republic has shown sentiments of unity and cohesion by "holding
on tightly" to the values enshrined in the Constitution,
including most recently during the coronavirus pandemic.
These are "the same (values) that, by inspiring our society,
ensure the moral resources necessary to face the complex
challenges that the contemporary world puts before us," said
Matterella in a message for the Day of National Unity, the
Constitution, the Anthem and the flag, which the country
celebrates annually on March 17, the day on which the Kingdom of
Italy was officially founded in 1861.
"The Constitution, the Italian anthem and the flag are the
points of reference that guide us in the common commitment to
consolidate an Italy founded on peace, freedom and human
rights," continued the head of state.
On Friday morning Mattarella laid a wreath at the Tomb of
Unknown Soldier in Rome as part of the anniversary celebrations.
Premier Giorgia Meloni, Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa and the
President of the Constitutional Court Silvana Sciarra were also
present at the ceremony.
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