(Bloomberg) -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to stress her government’s commitment to ending the presence of foreign fighters in Libya as she promotes her so-called “Mattei plan” for the region during a state visit to the divided African country. Most Read from BloombergMeloni will meet officials including Khalifa Haftar, the military commander who holds sway over the oil-producing nation’s east. Migration has traditionally been a hot topic in the political debate in Italy and Meloni has attempted to control the narrative on the issue. Read more: Italy Seeks to Boost Africa Ties With €5.5 Billion Funding PlanLibya’s rival administrations also have opposing views on foreign policy. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek©2024 Bloomberg L.P.

Source: Libya Today May 07, 2024 13:53 UTC