Italian and European institutions remember 11 September 20 years ago and commemorate the victims on the anniversary of that tragedy.
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That tragedy united us in the sign of pain
. The memory of the barbaric aggression of twenty years ago pushes us with ever greater vigor to protect that common framework of values that responds to the principles of freedom and peaceful coexistence between peoples". This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, in a statement on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the attacks in the United States of 11 September 2001. "Italy's commitment in this area - the Head of State reiterates - will never fail, starting from the contribution to the definition of a security framework capable of defeating terrorism and its deceptions ".
"The dramatic Afghan affair that followed" the attacks of 11 September, "up to the recent very serious attack on the Kabul airport, the latest in a series of brutal terrorist attacks that have taken place over the years in many countries, confirms how difficult the road is. of the affirmation of human rights.
Freedom, democracy, peace and security are indivisible values that can never be considered acquired, but must be preserved and nurtured by the international community
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On September 11, we remember those who lost their lives and we honor those who risked everything to help them
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So on Twitter the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
"Even in the darkest and most difficult moments, the best of human nature can shine through - he adds -. The EU stands by the US in the defense of freedom and compassion against hatred".
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September 11 changed the history of the world
. That day remains an open wound in all our hearts, it will never be forgotten", comments the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli.
"Twenty years later, the fight against terrorism is not over. We will always remain vigilant", concludes Sassoli.
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The horrific attacks of September 11 20 years ago changed the course of history,
" writes European Council President Charles Michel. "We remember the victims and the noble sacrifice of so many rescuers and humanitarian workers - Michel points out -. The EU stands on the side of the United States and its president in the continuous fight against terrorism and extremism in all its forms".
September 11
"has changed every day for the past twenty years in a radical way in our societies, in our civilizations and in the way we manage foreign affairs as allied governments.
This is an opportunity to renew the commitment of our alliance with the United States, in NATO, of the Euro-Atlantic Alliance "even in the face" of dangers that we cannot face alone. The fight against terrorism is not over ".
This was stated by Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio
in Rome at the commemoration of the September 11 attacks.
