‘Turning point’ to reduce migratory flows to our country as the Kyriakos Mitsotakis The suspension of asylum procedures decided by the government. As the prime minister typically pointed out in his event Ministry of Shipping and island policy for the receipt and integration of five high -speed patrol boats in the Coast Guard, the immigrants who arrived all over August in Crete were those who were recorded only in one day in July.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis also noted the new patrol vessels will enhance the possibilities of control of migratory flows, stressing that a powerful port body means strong marine defense for the whole European Union.
In his speech, Kyriakos Mitsotakis also emphasized that in the next major programs of the Coast Guard there would be a much more active participation of the Greek shipyards. “You deserve the best possible equipment,” he said to the port executives.
The Watercat 2000 Patrol patrol boats are 19.5 m long, 5.1 m wide, can develop speeds of more than 50 knots, have a radius of 360 miles and carry state -of -the -art surveillance equipment.
The vessels will be allocated to meet the operational needs of the Coast Guard – Greek Coast Guard and will substantially contribute to upgrading its capabilities in supervising the maritime border.
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Kyriakos Mitotakis noted, among other things, in his speech: “To keep our ears closed in criticism that, by the comfort of their living room, they are irresponsibly accusing those who are fighting in the waves, targeting those who honor their oath and reproducing the most vulgar propaganda.”
“This year we have a significant decrease in illegal arrivals, despite pressures on our southern border. A 7.2% decline compared to last year, especially in the North Aegean islands, where the reduction is 42%. ”
“Migration flows are reduced, our policy delivers immediate results. In August, 689 arrivals were recorded in Crete against 3,624 in July, of which 2,642 occurred only in the first week, before the asylum amendment was entered into force, “Mr Mitsotakis said.
And he continued: “Arrivals from Libya were more, but the decisive initiative of the government to suspend asylum procedures was a turning point. A downward curve that continues to this day, throughout August, those who were recorded only in July day arrived in Crete. “
“Given the great immigration challenge, these vessels embody the dual nature of maritime safety, as they have defensive potential, are also designed for humanitarian companies with research and rescue capabilities,” Mr Mitsotakis also noted.
“In this way,” the prime minister continued, “they emphasize the fundamental approach of our homeland to migration, which is inextricably linked to the shielding of our borders and at the same time to the protection of human life.”
In his post, Minister of Shipping Vassilis Kikilias made a special mention to the former Ministers of Plakiotakis and Stylianidis for the decisive, as he said, contribute to the implementation of the project and the strengthening of the CS. Today we are just starting as the next 5-6 months will run all the programs to strengthen the port that include two new offshore vessels, new patrols and drones also noted by the Minister.
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