Ciampi visits the Knights

In a visit to the Knights of Malta, the President of Italy Carlo Azeglio Ciampi discussed the state of the world with the Grandmaster of the Order. From AGInews:

"Mutual comprehension among countries, open dialogue and harmonious co-existance are something in which Italy strongly believes." That's what President of Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi said during an official visti to the seat of the Holy Order of the Knights of Malta. Italy feels to have this duty, as a member of the European Union, which was created for the stability and reconciliation among the nations", Ciampi added. In fact, "in a world devastated by inegualities, crisis, and conflicts, themessage of peace and solidarity of the Order stimulates the sense of responsibility of the whole international community, so as to base ethical principals at the foundations of its actions." During an intervention made difficul by recent surgery to his throat, Andrew Bertie, the Grandmaster of the Order, recalled the great historical merits of Italy with regard to Smom. "The tie between Italy and the Order - he explained - fuels a growing collaboration also concerning the problem of our world."