“It is a friendship sanctified on Monte Cassino and we will never forget the contribution of Polish soldiers in the struggle for our freedom,” said Italian President Sergio Mattarella, referring to the issue of cooperation and friendship between Rome and Warsaw in a joint conference with Polish President Andrzej Duda. .
Polish-Italian friendship
During the press conference, the presidents of Poland and Italy drew attention to the friendship between Warsaw and Rome and the importance of the battle of Monte Cassino.
I have told the President that next year we will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino – a historical event that is extremely important for Poland, and we will certainly want to commemorate the heroic act of our soldiers in Italy. We want to pay tribute to our fallen
said President Andrzej Duda.
I expressed my gratitude to the President that four years ago, during the 75th anniversary, he was with me at Monte Cassino, he was at the Polish cemetery, we participated in the celebrations together. The President said he hoped that next year we could also complete this important element, also related to the Polish-Italian friendship, together
– pointed out to the Polish president.
Polish contribution to the struggle for freedom
President Mattarella said it was and is an honor for him to be present on Monte Cassino during the ceremony commemorating this battle. He pointed out that this battle sanctified the friendship between Poland and Italy.
For me, this is a very important visit, so that we can emphasize our friendship and sympathy, which has bound our two nations almost forever.
– said the Italian president referring to his visit to Poland.
There is significant economic cooperation between Italy and Poland, our trade exchange is increasing and I hope there will be more and more cooperation. There is cultural cooperation and it has a long tradition going back many years. Italians are very interested in Poland
observed Mattarella.
It is a friendship sanctified on Monte Cassino and we will never forget the contribution of Polish soldiers in the fight for our freedom. It was a very important battle in terms of the outcome of World War II. It was not only a pleasure for me to be on Monte Cassino with the President four years ago, but it was an honor and I hope that next year will also be possible
– emphasized President Sergio Mattarella.
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Source: wPolityce