Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, claims she is "in tune on many issues" with UK leader Keir Starmer, particularly regarding illegal immigration.
Both leaders stress the importance of exploring innovative solutions for processing asylum claims and tackling migration flows affecting Europe.
Meloni praised her relationship with Elon Musk, who has recently criticized Starmer's government.
Despite the €670m deal with Albania to process asylum seekers, Meloni acknowledged that progress has stalled due to legal challenges.
Starmer's support of Meloni's policies has sparked backlash from his party and NGOs, urging caution over immigration strategies.