The Prime Minister will meet Italian premier Giorgia Meloni and Albania’s Edi Rama during the brief Rome trip. Number 10 said that discussions would focus on “joint efforts to tackle illegal immigration and organised crime”. Mr Sunak, who has developed a strong partnership with Ms Meloni, will also make an appearance at a right-wing political gathering organised by the Italian leader’s party. The Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will join a meeting between Mr Sunak and Ms Meloni (Victoria Jones/PA)Mr Sunak has sought to win support from European allies to help crack down on illegal migration, with both Albania and Italy seen as key partners. Downing Street said Mr Sunak was clear that illegal migration is a “shared global challenge and it is important that countries work together to address it”.

Source: The Times December 16, 2023 15:16 UTC