“There are days that will remain forever engraved in our minds,” Meloni said.

“Events that forever change the course of history and, with it, the lives of many citizens.

“September 11, 2001, was one such date.

“A devastating terrorist attack that struck at the heart of the United States of America and the entire West.

“Twenty-three years on, our thoughts go out to the thousands of innocent victims and their families.

“In their memory, our commitment to the fight against Islamic fundamentalism and all forms of terrorism continues, in defence of the values of freedom and democracy, pillars of our Constitution and our culture.

“We won’t forget.”

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