TRIPOLI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- European and African leaders gathered in Libya on Wednesday to attend the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in an effort to collaborate on finding solutions to the migration issue. The forum aims to formulate a unified vision that enhances cooperation and coordination between the countries concerned, in order to develop the foundations of sustainable economic and trade European-African relations, said Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno urged the development of solutions to irregular migration and the identification of its root causes, emphasizing the importance of addressing this issue while upholding human rights. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that her country considers resolving migration issue a priority, noting that large numbers of irregular migrants require intensifying efforts with the countries in the region. Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted the efforts made by the Libyan government to rescue migrants and cooperate on the issue of irregular migration, calling for collective action to reduce migration and organized criminal networks.

Source: Libya Today July 18, 2024 04:12 UTC