Islamabad:Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to collaborate on the European Union's Eastern Corridor Initiative, focusing on eliminating illegal migration. This decision was reached during a meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner.
According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting emphasized enhancing cooperation in border security and promoting legal immigration. The two parties also agreed to strengthen collaboration in migration, institutional cooperation, and border management. Discussions included enhancing the capacity of the Pakistan Coast Guards.
The European Commissioner highlighted the global significance of combating illegal migration and assured Pakistan of full support. He praised Pakistan for a 64 percent reduction in illegal migration to Europe due to effective measures. Additionally, he commended the Federal Investigation Agency for its professionalism despite limited resources.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that Pakistan's goal is to completely eliminate illegal migration following the significant reduction already achieved.