Leaders of Italy, UK, and Albania convene in Rome to address migration crisis

The leaders of Italy, the UK, and Albania met in Rome to discuss irregular migration and pledged to intensify cooperation in the fight against human trafficking. They agreed to co-fund a project for assisted voluntary repatriations and emphasized the need to manage irregular migration in a structured manner. The talks also touched on other issues such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. The UK Prime Minister warned that failing to address irregular migration would erode public trust in politicians and governments. The migration deal between Italy and Albania, inspired by the UK's attempts to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda, is awaiting ratification by the Albanian parliament.