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The Italian Prime Minister, Conte, and the Maltese Prime Minister, Robert Abela, who attended the Summit of Southern European Countries, called MED-7, held on the island of Corsica, hosted by France, spoke at the press conference .
Expressing that they are evaluating the problems they face today in the Mediterranean basin, Conte expressed his satisfaction with the progress of their dialogue within the framework of this meeting.
Noting that the issue of irregular immigration is one such issue, Conte said: “We must try to develop an effective mechanism for the return and forced redistribution of migrants.” used the expression.
Conte said that they need to manage migration flows and, for this, it is important to expand and strengthen the EU’s access to countries of origin and transit.
Referring to the recent escalation of tension in the eastern Mediterranean, the Italian Prime Minister said: “We have approached the tension in the eastern Mediterranean with the awareness that it is to the detriment of all and that it is our duty to do everything possible to solve it. A growing concern here and we also see the horizons of dialogue. We want to start a virtuous spiral of conversation that expands and identifies shared solutions. ” I speak.
Conte continued his words as follows:
“I would like to express our strong solidarity with our friends in Greece and Cyprus (Greek Cypriot side) against the unilateral actions of the Turkish side. Like Italy, we have always done so and will continue to do so. On this point, the ongoing disagreements of the president of the Mandated EU, Germany, and EU leaders have important to support space and more constructive approaches that restart dialogue. “
Speaking to the EU at the end of his speech, Conte said: “If the EU wants to confirm its leadership in the Mediterranean, it must play a high-level role in the face of the challenges that lie ahead.” said.
On the other hand, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela said they were closely monitoring developments in the eastern Mediterranean with great concern.
Expressing solidarity with Greece and Cyprus, Abela stated that they are aware of how critical and sensitive the region is going through.
Prime Minister Abela has stated that he believes in peace, security and stability and that this is in the interest of all Mediterranean countries and that dialogue must be superior to advance on these issues.
