Mattarella to Trump: “USA is an irreplaceable partner”

"The celebration of Independence Day gives me the opportunity to express to you, Mr. President, and to the friendly American people the warmest congratulations of the Italian Republic and myself. The United States is an irreplaceable partner for Italy". This is what the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella , wrote in the message sent to the President of the United States, Donald Trump .

"Strengthening partnership, equity foundations"

"The solidity of bilateral relations and the extraordinary intensity of political dialogue are a reflection of a bond that is deeply felt and shared by our peoples. Profitable exchanges at the economic, cultural and social levels - which benefit from the contribution of the dynamic Italian-American community - contribute to a historic partnership that we intend to continue to consolidate on the basis of equity and mutual prosperity". Thus the Head of State.

“Continuing centrality of the transatlantic bond”

"Faced with an international situation - concludes Mattarella - characterized by multiple and complex challenges, starting with the dramatic situations in Ukraine and the Middle East, the United States and Italy share the objective of promoting paths of stabilization and peace - so compromised today - by promoting cooperation and global security. In this context, full of critical issues and tensions, the continuing centrality of the transatlantic bond remains the key to addressing them effectively".