Dar es Salaam, Jan. 31 -- ROME, Italy: MINISTER for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr January Makamba emphasised the importance of the Mattei Plan, saying it has considered the specific needs of Africa.

Minister Makamba said the new initiative is envisaged to bring appropriate results to the continent.

Mr Makamba, who is representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Fourth Italy-Africa Summit of Heads of State of Africa and Italy in Rome emphasised the impact of the Mattei Plan in propelling the economy.

“The Mattei Plan will help many African countries and developing countries to eliminate challenges that delay development,” said Mr Makamba.

Speaking at the Fourth Italy-Africa Summit, Prime Minister of ...