The Italy-Africa Summit in Rome saw discussions on boosting development in Africa, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledging €5.5bn for development projects. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with various African leaders, including Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to discuss support for their economies. The summit also involved endorsements from Kenyan President and Chinese President Xi Jinping for Italy's plan for closer cooperation with Africa, despite some criticism over funding. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Comoros President Azali Assoumani's re-election were also acknowledged, highlighting the strengthening of partnerships between India, Comoros, and Africa.
Kenya's president endorsed Italy's plan for closer cooperation with Africa on Tuesday, saying it was evidence that Europe was taking the continent seriously despite criticism over the limited initial funding https://t.co/lfsvEM9Dm3 1/5 https://t.co/a8K0YiSEv0
⚠️ KENYA ENDORSES ITALY'S AFRICA PLAN DESPITE CRITICISM OVER FUNDING (Reuters) Kenya's president endorsed Italy's plan for closer cooperation with Africa on Tuesday, saying it was evidence that Europe was taking the continent seriously despite criticism over the limited initial…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pledged €5.5bn for development projects in Africa to curb illegal immigration and offer ‘an alternative made of opportunities'. But not all African leaders appeared as impressed https://t.co/CoCQoUiQY4
I was very happy to speak with @EuroNews on #AI for #Medicine and #Education and #KnowledgeNavigation at the @EmTechEurope #EmTechEurope You can find the video interview here: https://t.co/K5XqS1yx02 And the article here: https://t.co/YLmDa5OnlI with Symela Touchtidou…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Azali Assoumani on his re-election as president of the Comoros. In a congratulatory message sent on Sunday, Xi said #China and the #Comoros are good friends, good partners and good brothers with sincere friendship and mutual trust. https://t.co/eFNoddBO33
Closing a successful Italia-Africa Summit with @GiorgiaMeloni and planning our next steps for a fruitful cooperation with Africa. https://t.co/VwayTScJCp
Prime Minister @narendramodi congratulated Azali Assoumani on being re-elected as the President of Comoros @PMOIndia https://t.co/gihV3QP2Oo
#Egypt’s International Cooperation Minister attends #Italian-African Summit in Rome Read more: https://t.co/pDd2cq9zSM #ItaliaAfrica #ItalianAfricanSummit https://t.co/Y1hxa6cm70
It’s a pleasure to see Somalia's President @HassanSMohamud to commend him on Somalia’s strong record of implementing reforms aiming to boost the economy, reduce poverty & strengthen institutions. https://t.co/gm1gKZu6n9
A pleasure to meet Zimbabwe's President @edmnangagwa and a great opportunity to discuss the IMF's commitment to support Zimbabwe in restoring macroeconomic stability and reengaging with the international community. https://t.co/al4PwLZLv2
“Heartiest congratulations @PR_AZALI on your re-election as the President of Comoros. Look forward to continue working together to further strengthen India-Comoros partnership, India-Africa partnership and ‘Vision Sagar’,” posts PM @narendramodi. https://t.co/VjIu2Q8aIH
Heartiest congratulations @PR_AZALI on your re-election as the President of Comoros. Look forward to continue working together to further strengthen India-Comoros partnership, India-Africa partnership and ‘Vision Sagar.’
Delighted to meet President @WilliamsRuto at the Rome Summit. The recent approval of the 6th Review of the EFF/ECF and the 1st review of the RSF is a testament to Kenya’s commitment to its economic reform program and climate change policies. Congratulations! https://t.co/23j2FNQBMl
Very nice meeting @MEF_GOV Georgietti at Italy-Africa Summit today. We welcome Italy's G7 Presidency priorities - Africa's economic development, addressing challenges of geoeconomic fragmentation, AI and the green transition - and look forward to supporting Italy in these areas. https://t.co/XbKWN2iNKi
Good discussion with Prime Minister @AbiyAhmedAli on the sidelines of the Italy-Africa Summit in Rome on how the IMF could support Ethiopia's economy and the homegrown reform agenda. https://t.co/azjBrJf7Dt
⚠️ FACTBOX-WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE ITALIAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AFRICA (Reuters) The Italian government unveiled at a summit on Monday details of a long-awaited project aimed at boosting development in Africa, hoping it will help spark economic growth that will curb irregular… https://t.co/ZyTC8BYp6x
Wonderful to see EU Commission President @vonderleyen ahead of the Africa-Italy Summit today. We touched base on support for Ukraine, #GlobalGateway and green and digital transition in Africa. https://t.co/VuYqbOCVUh
Grazie mille to President Mattarella and Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni for hosting us at Palazzo del Quirinale to kick off the Italy-Africa Summit. https://t.co/6qo6tdbWY0
Really enjoyed speaking to @repubblica’s @PMastrolilli as I visit Rome. We talked about development in Africa, AI and the global economy. Check out my full interview 👇🏻 https://t.co/EyI3UdqMdn