Another return operation of asylum applicants was held late Wednesday night. Yesterday’s business concerned repatriation of nationals of agriculture, who returned to their country of origin, in the context of the implementation of national and European immigration management rules.

This is the second return business within the last ten days, and there are others next.

This return flight was implemented in the framework of the program “Implementation of Assisted Voluntary Returns and Reintegration Measures as well as the operation of a Voluntary Return Applicants.” The program, funded by the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum by co -financing of the European Union, is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Targets In the voluntary return of 17,000 third -country nationals In their countries of origin, as well as in the assistance of reintegration to 1,700 immigrants through aid in kind for the period from September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027.

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THE Minister of Migration and Asylum, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, He welcomed the intensification of returns and deportations, stating: “Our country prioritizes the guarding of national borders, which are also European borders, with the aim of enhancing the sense of security of local communities. To this end, we are implementing a rigorous but fair immigration policy. A catalyst for this policy is the awarding of asylum to those who are truly entitled to it. For those who do not meet the international protection criteria, returning to their home country is the only choice. “