Italian PM Meloni on Migration and Energy Crisis in Tripoli 

Italian PM Meloni discusses migration and the energy crisis at the Tripoli forum. Discover key points from her speech.

On Wednesday, Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy shared her comments about migration and the energy crisis while attending the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli, Libya.

Meloni emphasized the significance of combatting human trafficking.

Organizations that exploit the vulnerability of individuals to generate profits are amassing considerable influence. It is imperative we put a stop to this, given their disregard for fundamental human rights and lack of concern for the well-being of people.

Although it is a perilous journey, migrants from various regions of Africa travel through Libya as a key pathway in their attempts to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

Migrants who arrive at the coastline are charged to embark on ships that lack proper equipment and suffer from overcrowding for their perilous ocean expeditions.

On the other side of the Mediterranean, Italy stands out as a significant destination point.

The United Nations reports an increase in migrants and refugees traveling northward from Africa toward the Mediterranean and Europe. However, their journeys through the treacherous Sahara are often riddled with criminal gang activity such as enslavement, organ removal, rape, kidnapping for ransom and other forms of abuse.

According to a report released by the UN refugee and migration agencies, in conjunction with research group Mixed Migration Centre, land routes within Africa are twice as perilous as sea lanes through the Mediterranean – known for being the world’s deadliest maritime pathway for migrants.

Meloni commented on the energy crisis in Europe and advocated for greater collaboration between Europe and Africa to address this issue.

According to Meloni, amidst numerous crises lies a concealed opportunity.

“There is currently an issue with energy sources in Europe. While North Africa presents a challenge, all of Africa has the potential to become a significant energy producer for its own use and exportation,” she stated.

The forum has additional attendees such as the prime ministers of Malta and Tunisia, along with Margaritis Schinas who is a European Union Commissioner.

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, the head of Tripoli-based government is hosting the forum.