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This particular arrangement forms part of a deal signed last year between Italy and Albania, wherein Albania has consented to accept up to 3,000 male migrants each month from Italy. As many migrants typically land in Italy first when traversing the Mediterranean, this agreement was perceived by the Italian government as a necessary step to manage the influx.
In a statement expressing gratitude for Albania’s cooperation, Prime Minister Maloney remarked, “I want to once again thank Prime Minister Rama and all the Albanian people for offering their help to Italy.” This sentiment emphasizes the collaborative nature of the arrangement, which Maloney characterized as an embodiment of European unity.