The Council of Ministers met today to deliberate on the appointment of the new commander general of the Carabinieri. Carabinieri.
Accepting the proposal of the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, with the full and total agreement of the Council of Ministers, the general of the army corps has been designated Salvatore Luongo as successor to General Teo Luzi, whose term will end on November 15.
As reported in a press release, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto commented: "I express great satisfaction for an appointment of notable importance for the security of the country. The choice was absolutely not easy! It was certainly very complex because all the candidates boasted curriculum of great depth.
I am certain that the Benemerita under the leadership of General Luongo will be able to confirm itself as a garrison of legality, guaranteeing its vocation of proximity to citizens in a rapidly changing geopolitical and security context, harbinger of new and increasingly arduous challenges.
To General Teo Luzi, outgoing general commander and faithful servant of the country, goes my heartfelt thanks. Under his leadership we have seen a cutting-edge, efficient and technologically advanced Carabinieri, but always rooted in values and traditions”.
General Luongo, currently Deputy General Commander of the Corps and Commander of the Podgora Interregional Force, will officially take up his duties on November 15.
His career in the Army Carabinieri She is characterized by a vast experience, with positions of responsibility and command in territorial departments and, recently, also at the helm of the Legislative Office of the Ministry of Defense. Her professional career is distinguished by dedication and commitment to protecting the safety of citizens and respecting institutions.
Among the prominent positions he has held, strategic roles in the fight against organized crime and in international cooperation against terrorism stand out. Recognized for his attention to innovation, General Luongo has helped promote operational synergies that aim to make departments more efficient, focusing on the integration of advanced technologies for urban security and territorial control.
The Carabinieri, under the leadership of General Luongo, will continue to be an essential presence in the protection of public order to guarantee the well-being of communities and in the defense of legality, with a renewed focus on the modernization of means and operational strategies.
Article published on November 12, 2024 - 15:47
