Italy's outgoing premier Mario Draghi was honoured with the World Statesman Award from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith organisation dedicated to religious freedom and human rights.

The foundation's president and founder Rabbi Arthur Schneier presented Draghi with the prestigious award during a gala ceremony in New York on Monday night, in honour of "his long-time multi-faceted leadership in finance and public service that has benefited Italy and the European Union and has helped international cooperation."