PM praises Italy's migrant policy as U.N. cites humanitarian crisis


  • World
  • Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017

Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni gives a speech at New York University during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S. September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith

ROME (Reuters) - Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Wednesday that Italy was a model for Europe on how to reduce migrant arrivals, a day after U.N. agencies said its policies had trapped tens of thousands of people in dire conditions in Libya.

"Italy is proud to be a good example on the issue of migrants," Gentiloni told parliament before attending a meeting of European Union leaders where immigration policy will be discussed in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Feature: Sudanese displaced by conflict strive to rebuild lives in Egypt
Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, April 16
IMF urges central banks to remain vigilant along "last mile" of disinflation
U.S. stocks end mixed after Powell's tough talk on inflation
U.S. stocks close mixed
World Future Energy Summit focuses on energy transition, investment
Finnish gov't announces austerity measures to curb public debt
Trump has an edge over Biden on economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Crude futures settle lower
584 migrants rescued off Libyan coast over past week: IOM

Others Also Read