The Minister for Home Affairs, Security, and Employment, Byron Camilleri, held a bilateral meeting with Italy’s Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, in Rome.
The meeting reinforced the strong relationship between Malta and Italy, two countries facing shared challenges.
The ministers focused on irregular migration, emphasising the importance of collaboration to address its challenges.
They discussed combating human trafficking, reducing risky sea journeys, and strengthening cooperation in security and law enforcement. Both agreed on the need to work closely to tackle these issues effectively.
Discussions also highlighted Libya’s critical role in migration management. The ministers stressed the importance of supporting Libya to enhance its search-and-rescue resources, combat human traffickers, and improve border management.
They also called for greater EU-Libya cooperation, including efforts to return migrants to their countries of origin, reducing irregular migration routes and associated fatalities.
Minister Camilleri highlighted the value of such bilateral meetings, noting recent discussions with the Czech Republic as part of coordinated efforts for impactful policies. The meeting ended with a commitment to further collaboration for the benefit of citizens in both countries.
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