Italy sees Africa as an equal partner for growth
L-R: Italian PM Georgia Meloni, African Development Bank Group President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Italian Republic President, Sergio Mattarella at Palazzo del Quirinale |
Countries around the world are beginning to take Africa for what it is: equal partners for growth and development.
On Monday in Rome during the Italy-Africa Summit, the Italian government unveiled a US$5.95 billion facility dubbed The Mattei Plan, prioritising energy security in Africa. |
In her speech, the Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni said the following:
“We believe it is possible to envision and write a new chapter in the history of our relationship, a cooperation among equals, far from any predatory imposition or charitable stance towards Africa. There is a natural inclination for Italy to be a bridge between Africa and Europe. The whole world cannot think about the future without Africa.”
Italy sees Africa as a critical role player in its future growth and development plan. Africa has grown past the years when it was seen as a guinea pig in the laboratory of imperial politics. The continent of Africa is rising.
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