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demands diversified and flexible operational responses.
This has brought forward the need for a conceptual, organizational and operational trans-
formation in the armed forces of all main countries in order to face such threats in a purpose-
ful, integrated and multinational manner, the result of a greater attention from the interna-
tional community.
The importance given to human rights, a fundamental part of the professional training of
our soldiers, is evidence of this grater attention.
The normative theory combined with practical experience and respect for the cultures
of the different operational scenarios are undoubtedly the winning factor in leading modern
operations for international safety and stability.
this being said, i wish all the delegations a profitable work, being sure that this congress
will be an occasion for deeper reflections which, building on the past, can help us under-
stand, prevent and face new crises and threats effectively. Thus, the knowledge of the past
can help governors to avoid past errors and look at the present and future with such an experi-
ence which is not only erudition or fruitless polemics, but can give rise to a higher level of
awareness, which is necessary to limit and possibly prevent conflicts, and create that better
world which we all would like to have.

Thank you for your attention and good luck for your work!