Türkiye and the European Union (EU) have engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in the migration and security sectors. A joint statement, reported by Azernews and attributed to Yeni Safak, disclosed the details of the fruitful deliberations on November 24.
During the second round of the Türkiye-EU High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Security in Brussels, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson led the delegation in talks with the Republic of Turkey's Minister of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya. The joint statement stressed,
Türkiye is an EU candidate country and an important EU partner for migration and security.
The discussions, as outlined in the statement, delved into the policies and actions for the prevention of irregular migration. The parties exchanged perspectives on shared approaches, encompassing border security and the combat against migrant smuggling. In the realm of security, both sides committed to enhancing collaboration and joint efforts in counterterrorism, the fight against organized crime, and bolstering cooperation in law enforcement.
The joint commitment to reaching a successful conclusion in meeting the benchmarks of the Visa Liberalization Dialogue was reiterated, with a specific emphasis on intensifying cooperation. The statement highlighted,
To that end, they will, in the meantime, explore ways of travel facilitation for Turkish citizens through acceleration of visa issuance.
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