The Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, ruled out the possibility of further burden on hospitality structures in the island areas. Thanos Plevris’ tour continued after his recent presence in Samos.

“There is no way that our islands will be charged by any other part of Greece. There will be no transfer either from other islands or inland with the exception of our structures for unaccompanied children, as it is all over Greece, and even in these cases to a very small extent, “Mr. Plevris stressed, specifically clarifying Crete:” Whatever it is to do with Crete. “

At the same time, he emphasized the role of local communities: “The respect will be both practical and will not be done anything in their absence. I believe that we can find the understanding so that we can really talk about the relief of the islands that have lifted a great deal of immigration. “

During the visit, the Minister of Immigration went to the Structure of Montenegro, and continued to visit Bastria, where he was informed of the progress of the works, and later went to Madamados where he met with executives of the Municipality of West Lesvos and with the President of the Community.

Subsequently, in Agiassos, he met with the president and members of the Board of Directors of the Reading Room, in order to be informed about the course of the restoration work of the historic building, a project funded by the Ministry.

Mr. Plevris also had contacts with the North Aegean Regional Governor, Mr. Costas Moutzouris, the Mayor of Mytilene, Mr. Panagiotis Christofas, as well as with the Presidents of Local Communities. His visit ended with a meeting with local New Democracy officials in Mytilene.

The Minister of Immigration and Asylum was accompanied by the Secretary General of Migration Policy, Mr. Manos Logothetis, the Secretary General of Asylum seekers, Mr. Dimitris Glymis, the Director of the Technical Service of the YMA, Mr. Aristidis Matios, as well as