Voridis: We send a clear message to the stars, the border control belongs to the states

The Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Makis Voridisparticipated in the second ministerial meeting of Greece – Turkey – Bulgaria, which took place today in Sofia. The meeting was attended by the Bulgarian Interior Minister, Daniel Mitovand the Turkish Interior Minister, Ali Gerlikaya.

At the heart of the meeting was the deepening of cooperation between the three countries to more effectively manage migratory flows, enhancing border security and promoting returns to countries of origin.

As Mr. Voridis pointed out“We now have tangible and specific evidence of how we need to move. Something that started as an initiative in 2023 is already bringing specific and measurable results. “. The Minister of Immigration and Asylum stressed that “We find a reduction in arrivals on our land borders by 30% compared to 2024, while the reduction in flows in the Aegean islands reaches 38%. The cooperation of the Coast Guard and the Greek Police with the respective services of Turkey delivers visible results and sends a clear message to the stars: Border control again belongs to the states. “

On the crucial issue of returns, Mr. Voridis pointed out that “Without returning policy, there can be no substantial immigration policy. Returning to the rule of law requires a clear distinction between the beneficiary of international protection and the irregular immigrant. If an effective return mechanism is absent, an institutional gap is created that undermines the social acceptance of any immigration policy. “.

Mr. Voridis also stressed that the pressure of migratory flows through Libya It has increased, which creates new border security data and makes it necessary to expand co -operation, not only in the field of border guard, but also in the fight against illegal trafficking and crime. “It is crucial that our cooperation in the field of illegal trafficking and crime is enhanced and more effective. I think we can say in a very proud and very clear way, that this collaboration brings specific results. Border control is again in the states. It is not left in the hands of organized circuits. “

The Minister of Immigration and Asylum warmly thanked his counterparts for the loving cooperation and addressed an invitation for the next tripartite meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Athens next November.

Along with the trilateral work, Mr. Voridis had a bilateral meeting with the Minister of the Interior of Bulgaria, Daniel Mitovwhile on the sidelines of the meeting he also talked to his Turkish counterpart, Ali Gerlikaya.

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