"I am extremely pleased with the outcome of this mission; both bilateral agreements went exceptionally well, exceeding my expectations." These are the final words of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she leaves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. "Historically, Italy has had a very strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates, but in recent years this relationship has experienced significant strain. I believe that this morning's discussions went extremely well. Again, we are returning to a strategic alliance," she persisted. "The United Arab Emirates have and can play a crucial role in a number of dossiers affecting Italy - she explained - I'm thinking of the issue of stabilizing Libya, I'm thinking of the effort we're all making to prevent a very severe financial crisis in Tunisia, and thus all matters related to the migration story. This country can play a very important role in our "Mattei Plan" for Africa".