Rome [Italy], January 30: Italy wants to use its current presidency of the group of the world's seven leading industrialized democracies (G7) to revamp relations with the African continent, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday.
The fates of Europe and Africa in particular are closely linked, Meloni said at the start of an Africa summit in Rome.
With a view to colonial history, she added that what is needed today is "cooperation among equals." The head of the African Union, Azali Assoumani, expressed hope for extensive investment.
Officials said that leaders from more than 20 African countries came to Rome for the meeting, while other African countries sent their foreign ministers. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel took part on behalf of the European Union. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune