(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 7 - United Nations Secretary General
Antonio Guterres hailed the role Italy plays on international
arena during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella
at the UN's headquarters in New York on Monday.
"Italy is a fundamental pillar of multilateralism and an
exemplary partner of the United Nations," Guterres said.
"Italy is always present in every area of our activities, in
peacekeeping operations, in sustainable development, in climate
protection, in human rights.
"It is very important to say this at a time when Italy is taking
over the presidency of the G7". (ANSA).