Italy Looks to Gulf States to Boost Funding for Its Africa Plan
- Meloni eyes January forum in region with local, Italian firms
- Gulf nations mull investment in development, migration plan
The program is aimed at boosting investment, professional training and food and energy security in Africa.
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Italy is planning a business summit in the Gulf region next month to promote its “Mattei” development and migration plan for Africa.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government wants to host Gulf state officials as well as business leaders from both the region and Italy at an event next month, as it seeks backing for the plan from oil-rich countries, according to people familiar with the matter.