Conference with aim of stopping flow of migrants to Europe takes place in Rome

Participants at the International Conference on Migration pose for a photo in Rome (Gregorio Borgia/AP/PA)

Italian premier Giorgia Meloni has called for new, more equal relationships between Europe and migrants’ countries of origin and transit as she convened a summit of 20 nations, EU officials and international organisations aimed at restricting flows of illegal migration.

The one-day conference was an initiative from Ms Meloni that aims to make Italy a leader in resolving issues impacting Mediterranean nations.