CAIRO: Italy's Foreign Minister said on Sunday (Jan 22) his country saw Egypt as an important partner in stemming irregular migration across the Mediterranean and in bolstering its energy security. Though Egypt has largely prevented departures of migrant boats from its own north coast since 2016, the numbe
CAIRO: Italy's Foreign Minister said on Sunday his country saw Egypt as an important partner in stemming irregular migration across the Mediterranean and in bolstering its energy security.
As part of efforts to tackle irregular migration, Italy was"ready to have more legal migrants, including those coming from Egypt", Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during a trip to Cairo. "The solution to the Libyan problem is also part of the solution of the illegal immigration problem," said Tajani.
Italy's Eni has a strong presence in Egyptian gas production. Tajani said Italy was working to strike more agreements with producer countries.