Italian Ambassador to the US Mariangela Zappia opened the 'Ocean Stories' exhibition, celebrating the Italian Navy, its history and values, its sailors, and its commitment to preserving and protecting the oceans while promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, at the diplomatic headquarters in Washington.

"This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to celebrate our wonderful Italian Navy," said Admiral Andrea Gueglio, director of personnel for the Italian Navy, US Admiral Karl Thomas, deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare and director of naval intelligence, and General Maurizio Cantiello, Italian defence attaché.