Illegal Migration from Pakistan to Europe Drops 64% in 18 Months, Says President Zardari

ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari has said that illegal migration from Pakistan has declined by 64% over the past 18 months, according to European Union statistics.

The president made these remarks during a meeting with European Commissioner for Home Affairs Magnus Brunner, during which the two sides discussed Pakistan–EU relations, measures to combat migrant smuggling and ways to facilitate legal migration.

According to a statement, President Zardari said Pakistan had achieved a 64% reduction in illegal migration during the past 18 months, citing European Union data. He added that Pakistan was the only country in the region to have achieved such a significant decline.

The meeting also focused on strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union to prevent illegal migration and human trafficking while promoting safe and legal migration channels.

European Commissioner Magnus Brunner appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to curb illegal migration and acknowledged the country’s measures to address the issue.

The discussions underscored the importance of continued cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union on migration management, border security and the prevention of migrant smuggling.

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