Signing of Administrative Agreements is an additional tool in synchronization of migration policy of Ukraine and the EU, - Denis Monastyrsky
Today, August 2, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine met with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ilva Johansson to discuss cooperation with the EU in the field of internal affairs, border security and management of migration processes. The international meeting concluded with the signing of Administrative Agreements establishing cooperation between the European Commission and the State Migration Service within the framework of the European Migration Network.
Denis Monastyrsky thanked Mrs. Ilva Johansson for her support and outlined the realities in which Ukraine finds itself today. Further, the parties discussed plans for the future, in particular the importance of preventing illegal entry of weapons into circulation:
“Control over the circulation of firearms in the state is one of the priority areas of activity of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In order to strengthen the impact on the processes of arms circulation, including at the border, the process of reforming the practical side and the legislative settlement of this sphere is in the active phase. Currently, the Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law on the circulation of weapons among the civilian population. We are also working on the creation of a modern model of control over the circulation of weapons in the country, namely the Unified Register of Weapons is a timely and relevant step of the state with access to it by Europol.”
Also, the participants of the meeting focused on measures to overcome the migration crisis and establish cooperation in this area. The outcome of the discussion was the signing of Administrative Agreements on the establishment of cooperation between the European Commission and the State Migration Service within the framework of the European Migration Network, which should speed up the exchange of relevant and objective information on the migration and asylum situation, as well as to participate in research and meetings of the EMM.
“It is also an additional tool for synchronizing the migration policy of Ukraine and the EU, which is a necessary step for the full integration of our state into the European space,” Denis Monastyrsky stressed.
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ilva Johansson reminded that the EU fully supports Ukraine, in particular by providing technical, financial and diplomatic assistance. After all, the country today protects not only its territorial integrity and sovereignty, but also creates a security circle for a united Europe.
“We understand and support Ukraine very well. I know that today the European Commission has announced the allocation of EUR 500 million to support your country. Also, the European Union has created a platform for the recovery of Ukraine, since this country is part of the EU family,” the EU Commissioner stressed.
Department of Communications of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
