Italy, Malta, discuss migration in Rome meetings

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri and Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo discussed migration separate meetings in Rome with their Italian counterparts Luciana Lamorgese and Luigi Di Maio.

The Home Affairs Ministry said the meeting between Camilleri and Lamborgese focused on ways how the two countries can strengthen their collaboration in an effort to address the problem.

The ministers agreed that Libya is a partner in the process and Italy and Malta will work with the new Libyan Government of National Unity.

The two ministers also discussed law enforcement and collaboration between the two countries in the fight against organised and economic crime.

The foreign ministry said the meeting between Bartolo and Di Maio focused on the excellent relationship between the two countries and common challenges, such as irregular migration. They stressed the need for more cooperation, solidarity and collective action by all countries of the European Union.

They expressed a mutual commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fight against organised crime, money laundering and terrorist financing.

They also hoped that the formation of a new government in Libya was a step forward for peace, stability and prosperity in Libya.