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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

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Serbia reliable partner in combating illegal migrations

Belgrade/Brussels, 20 February 2023

Minister of the Interior Bratislav Gasic spoke today in Brussels with EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson about the implementation of the EU Action Plan for the Western Balkans to solve common challenges in terms of irregular migrations, strengthening border management and improving cooperation in the field of readmission.

Gasic pointed out that one of Serbia's key priorities is the suppression of irregular migrations and that the Working Group, which consists of several organisational units of the Interior Ministry, is active in suppressing irregular migrations and preserving the security of the state border, especially on the border with EU countries.

Johansson praised Serbia's efforts in the previous period to align with the visa policy of the European Union, which, as she pointed out, contributed to a significant reduction in illegal crossings, as well as to a reduction in the number of submitted asylum requests in the member states of the European Union.

Also, the interlocutors discussed modalities for strengthening border management, improving cooperation in the field of readmission, the fight against smuggling and human trafficking, as well as the fight against organised crime and corruption.

Gasic and Johansson agreed that Serbia has so far repeatedly shown that it is a reliable partner in combating illegal migration and fighting cross-border crime.

The Commissioner expressed her gratitude to Serbia for the very successful cooperation with Frontex, as well as for the steps taken in order to conclude a new agreement on the status of Serbia and the European Union on operational activities that Frontex conducts in Serbia.