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G7 leaders' summit looks to curb African migration
U.S. President Joe Biden (centre left) and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (centre right) meet for bilateral talks at the G7, June 14, 2024, in Borgo Egnazia, near Bari, southern Italy

LEADERS of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations turned their attention to reducing African migration on day two of their summit today.

Italy, which lies on one of the major routes into the European Union for people fleeing war and poverty in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, has prioritised migration during its presidency of the G7.

Far-right Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has been keen to find ways to reduce African migration to Europe.

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