PM Meloni made the announcement during a visit to Addis Ababa. Named after the founder of Italian energy group Eni, the plan aims to make Italy a central energy hub
A plan named after Eni founder. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced an intention to present a plan for Africa in October.
- As Meloni put it during a two-day visit to Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, Italy is “working on a series of initiatives regarding Africa, and the next Italy-Africa intergovernmental summit, which takes place every two years, will be the occasion to present our Mattei plan”.
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The so-called “Mattei plan” is named after the founder of Italian energy group Eni Enrico Mattei. It aims to turn Italy into a major energy hub, distributing gas from North Africa and the Mediterranean to the rest of Europe.
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The migrant issue. PM Meloni has also been advocating for Europe to increase aid and develop stronger bonds with Africa to reduce the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
- “We are collaborating with the African countries to ensure their voices are heard, and the proposed solutions are tailored to their needs.”, she added.
- Italy deems Ethiopia’s “stability and integrity” a priority, as it lies on the path between the Horn of Africa and Europe. Ethiopia currently houses 823,000 refugees and 4.2 million internally displaced people.
