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Italy is planning to invite numerous African countries including Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia, along with representatives of the African Union to the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit it will host in mid-June, according to Reuters.
The G7 includes the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The leaders' summit will take place in Borgo Egnazia, a resort in the southeastern Puglia region on June 13-15.
Italy holds the rotating presidency of the G7 for 2024. Migration and energy are the main concerns of the Italian premier with North Africa.
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