The Italian government led by Giorgia Meloni (Fratelli d\u2019Italia\/ECR) continues to work for a greater presence on the African continent, with a particular focus on the Horn of Africa region, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani (Forza Italia\/EPP) announced at a UN conference in Rome.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Rome held the UN Humanitarian Conference for the Horn of Africa, during which the Italian government discussed how it could help the region face challenges such as the increasingly worrying drought.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must work immediately, all together, Italy and Europe: Africa and the Horn of Africa are a priority for Italy\u201d, said Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani (Forza Italia\/EPP).<\/p>\n
The conference organised by Italy aims to give visibility to the region\u2019s issues and mobilise donor support, Tajani explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cTens of millions of people need urgent humanitarian aid. It is essential that resources can support the humanitarian response in the Horn. In this regard, I believe we must look at Africa through an African perspective\u201d, the minister clarified.<\/p>\n
Italy will donate \u20ac40 million to the UN Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and allocate a further \u20ac30 million for humanitarian interventions and development initiatives.<\/p>\n
However, it is necessary to invest in initiatives that have lasting effects, both in the field of education and in terms of job opportunities, said Tajani.<\/p>\n
Italy will thus support \u201cAfrican aspirations for peace\u201d and industrial joint ventures beneficial to the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cItalian companies are ready. We want to do this based on an equal partnership with African countries through shared objectives and mutual benefits\u201d, Tajani explained.<\/p>\n
Since taking office, the Meloni government has been discussing the Mattei Plan for Africa \u2013 a \u201cnon-predatory\u201d cooperation model that aims for Italy and African countries to \u201cgrow and improve\u201d, with one of Italy\u2019s main areas of interest being energy.<\/p>\n
According to Tajani, the Mattei Plan is part of a broader European Marshall Plan to support key sectors such as agro-industry, energy transition, job opportunities, cultural heritage, and investment in the goals of good governance and the rule of law of the United Nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe strategic future of Italy and Europe itself unfolds across this continent\u201d, Tajani clarified.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must reflect on the nature of the crisis, its root causes and work together on a long-term solution. Today more than ever, our action cannot be limited to responding to urgent needs\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n
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