Beitrag vom 20.06.2025

Reuters

Italy working with EU on debt-relief plan for Africa tied to development projects

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte

'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' summit, at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf attend a joint statement at the end of 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' summit, at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read less
ROME, June 20 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she was working with the European Union on a debt-relief initiative for African states - part of Rome's efforts to help development in Africa and address the root causes of mass migration.