The summit is expected to call for greater European Union investment in the Southern Neighbourhood.
The revamped EU pact will relieve pressure on frontline countries such as Italy and Greece by relocating some migrants to other member states.
Long in the works, there was new impetus to reach an agreement after a sharp rise in migrants landing on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa earlier this month. She will meet Meloni and French president Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Malta summit to discuss implementing the plan, which includes the possible expansion of naval missions in the Mediterranean.
As well as tensions with France, Rome has criticised Germany for funding charity rescue ships operating in the Central Mediterranean, the world’s deadliest sea crossing for migrants. The European Commission said last week it was set to release the first instalment of funds to Tunisia – one of the main launching points for boats – under a plan to bolster its coast guard and tackle traffickers.
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