Meloni pledges deeper ties, tackling migration at 2nd Africa- Italy summit
Italian Prime Minister's Visit to Addis Ababa
Italian Prime Minister's Visit to Addis Ababa
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Addis Ababa on Fri, for the second Italy-Africa Summit, marking the first occurrence of this event on African soil. This visit underscores Italy's strategic shift towards investment-led cooperation with Africa under the Mattei Plan.
The Mattei Plan: Transition from Aid to Investment
The summit evaluates the progress of the Mattei Plan, initiated in 2024, which aims to transition from traditional aid to investment-led cooperation. The initiative encompasses nearly 100 projects across 14 African countries, focusing on key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and digital development. These efforts are designed to create economic opportunities and reduce irregular migration.
Italian Prime Minister's Visit to Addis Ababa Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Addis Ababa on Fri, for the second Italy-Africa Summit, marking the first occurrence of this event on African soil.
Ethiopia's Role in Africa-Europe Collaboration
Co-hosted with the African Union Summit, the forum highlights Addis Ababa's significance as Africa's diplomatic capital. Ethiopia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, positions itself as a bridge for collaboration between Africa and Europe, strengthened by recent high-level engagements with Prime Minister Meloni.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
