The results achieved by NATO "are evident and extraordinary: first of all the 70 years of peace on the European continent. The Atlantic Alliance represents for Italy a cornerstone in coordination with the EU that contributes to stability. I am convinced that the strengthening of 'The European Union in this field (Defense and security ed) based on complementarity with NATO and the sharing of military resources will provide a valuable and qualified contribution to the process of strengthening the Alliance for the stability of the indispensable transatlantic relationship ".
President Sergio Mattarella said this from the NATO base in Naples.
Mattarella is visiting NATO's Jfc Naples Command for the 70th anniversary of the presence of the Atlantic Alliance in Italy. Also present were NATO Deputy Secretary Mircea Geoana, Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini, Admiral Robert Burke, commander of the allied Joint Force Command in Naples.