Alfano: “Dialogue 5+5. We are at a crossroads in the history of the Mediterranean”

“We have come to a crucial point in the history of the Mediterranean: either it returns to being a place where cultures, civilisation, trade and investment come together, or it can be torn apart by an eruption of clashes, terror, despair and social instability. The international community must do everything in its power to make the first option true and prevent the second scenario from happening. By bringing peace, security and sustainable development to a region that connects Europe, Asia and Africa, we would obtain great benefits for everyone. For us and for future generations,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in his opening remarks to the Dialogue 5+5 conference in Algiers.