The Commander General of the Carabinieri took the floor at the 5th Summit of Police Chiefs of United Nations Member States on strengthening international cooperation.
On the occasion of this important meeting of Interior Ministers, Deputy Ministers – undersecretaries of state, and heads of police and gendarmerie forces—organized by the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations and dedicated to the role of international cooperation in strengthening peace, stability, and the rule of law—Lieutenant General Salvatore Luongo, Commander General of the Carabinieri, delivered a speech during the session on “Strengthening International Cooperation.”
The event provided a highly valuable opportunity for multilateral dialogue among the 142 national delegations, with the aim of exploring the major global challenges affecting collective security and the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. In this context, the value of cooperation among states, international organizations, and police forces was highlighted as an essential prerequisite for addressing increasingly complex, interconnected, and transnational threats.
In his remarks, Air Force General Salvatore Luongo expressed his appreciation to the United Nations for organizing the event and for its ongoing commitment to peace, stability, and the protection of the rule of law in an increasingly complex international context.
The Commander-General drew attention to the major challenges that today transcend national borders, including artificial intelligence, disinformation, instability linked to climate change, and increasingly sophisticated transnational organized crime. He emphasized that these phenomena cannot be addressed in isolation but require cooperation, coordination, and mutual trust among institutions and countries.
In this regard, Italy strongly supports the vision of a modern, agile, specialized, and people-centered United Nations Police force, capable of contributing effectively to peacekeeping operations and to the broader objectives outlined in the “Action for Peacekeeping” framework and the “Pact for the Future.”
Commander General Salvatore Luongo then referred to the experience of the Carabinieri, highlighting its unique institutional model, based on a combination of military structure and civilian police functions. This dual nature has, for over two centuries, enabled the Carabinieri to serve as a bridge between the military and civilian dimensions of security, particularly in fragile and crisis contexts, where coordination among the various actors is crucial.
The speech also emphasized the need for international police cooperation to be based on shared standards, common values, and a people-centered approach. In this context, strengthening the rule of law, protecting the environment and cultural heritage, and promoting the protection and empowerment of women were identified as priorities.
The Commander General also underscored the essential role of community-oriented policing as a tool for building trust, reinforcing the legitimacy of security operations, and making them more effective and inclusive.
In recalling the Carabinieri’s commitment to numerous international missions, Commander General Salvatore Luongo highlighted Italy’s contribution to supporting stability, institutional strengthening, and operational effectiveness in crisis theaters. In this context, the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units in Vicenza continues to serve as a key hub for promoting interoperability, professional standards, and capacity-building activities, in close cooperation with the United Nations and partner countries.
In conclusion, the Commander-General expressed his deep gratitude to all those serving under the United Nations flag in difficult and dangerous contexts, with a special thought for the peacekeepers who were wounded or killed in the line of duty. Their sacrifice, he noted, demonstrates that peace is not merely an aspiration but a daily responsibility, upheld with courage, discipline, and dedication.
Press Release – 5th Summit of Police Chiefs of United Nations Member States
