*Administration of Barack Obama, 2015 *

**Statement on the Presidential Election in Italy **

*January 31, 2015 *

I congratulate President Sergio Mattarella on his election as President of Italy and applaud his distinguished record of public service. Drawing on the enduring bond between the United States and Italy, I look forward to working with President Mattarella to address transatlantic and global challenges and seize new opportunities for close cooperation.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Italy, Presidential election*.*

*Names:* Mattarella, Sergio*.*

*Subjects:* Italy : President; Italy : Presidential election; Italy : Relations with U.S.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201500070.