Rwanda has confirmed it is in discussions with Italy over a possible migration partnership, stressing that any future arrangement would build on the country’s long-standing humanitarian experience rather than represent a finalized agreement. What Italy is interested in is Rwanda’s experience in hosting vulnerable asylum seekers under the Emergency Transit Mechanism, and that is what we are discussing,” Makolo said. The discussions with Italy come as Rome explores new approaches to managing irregular migration into Europe. Media reports have indicated that Italy is considering Rwanda, Uganda and Ghana as potential partners for EU-supported migration processing arrangements. The talks also revive international attention on Rwanda’s migration policy following the cancellation of its migration partnership with the United Kingdom.