The President of the Council, who arrived in Granada yesterday for the third edition of the European Political Community (EPC), stated that Italy is not alone in its immigration policy. "The perception is evolving towards the protection of legal flows," she stated as he arrived at the summit. "Italy wants there to be a non-paternalistic approach" to Africa, she stated, "but we need a Europe that believes in it as a whole." Speaking about Italy's involvement in Tunisia, the Prime Minister added, "I believe that Saied, with whom I have a good relationship, spoke first and foremost to his public opinion, and what I understand what he said. Tunisia has a problem similar to ours in that there is illegal immigration from there as well." "Some ideological approaches haven't helped these days - she added, referring to Tunisia - if we don't help it with a strategic cooperation as equals, it will be difficult to make meaningful arguments. I am certain that we will move forward with Saied and establish a true strategic partnership with the assistance of the Commission." On the European side, she emphasized that "we can do better, I am certainly satisfied with the turn that the debate on the Migration and Asylum Pact took yesterday: on the external dimension, yet, we need to move a little faster." On the sidelines of the European Political Community summit, the President of the Council met with Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky. Meloni reaffirmed the continuous and unwavering support of the Italian government for the defense of critical infrastructures and the needs of Kiev ahead of the winter season, as long as it is necessary and with the goal of achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace. "The two leaders - according to a note from Palazzo Chigi - also discussed how to guarantee support for the wheat initiative in favor of African nations that are facing a growing food crisis." Yesterday, fifty European leaders, from Portugal to Armenia and from the United Kingdom to Kosovo, convened in Granada for the third meeting of the European Political Community (EPC), a six-monthly event that follows previous meetings in Prague and Chisinau.
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