EU wants to renew the 18 March agreement

The European Union (EU) Excessive Consultant for Overseas Relations and Safety Coverage Josep Borrell answered journalists’ questions after the casual assembly of the EU overseas and inside ministers on migration.

Requested for his opinion on the renewal of the agreement on migration and asylum seekers signed between Turkey and the EU on March 18, 2016, Borrell stated that the agreement continues to be legitimate and its implementation ought to proceed.

EU NEEDS HELP AGAIN WITH REFUGEES

Stating that the agreement needs to be the primary framework for migration and cooperation with Turkey, Borrell wished each side to proceed their efforts inside the scope of this agreement primarily based on mutual belief.

Borrell, “It was criticized quite a bit, however this agreement had tangible outcomes. It made fewer individuals lose their lives. It decreased irregular border crossings. It improved the scenario of refugees and migrants in Turkey. The numbers are clear. We’ve contracted about 6 billion euros for refugees in Turkey.” stated.

EMPOWERMENT OF THE MARCH 18 CONGRESS AT THE MEETING OF EU LEADERS

Stating that Syrians in Turkey nonetheless need assistance, Borrell reminded that EU leaders will talk about relations with Turkey at the assembly to be held at the finish of this month, and that they will even take into account the March 18 agreement in future relations with Turkey.

“It’s a part of our widespread curiosity to stop irregular migration, to stop lack of life and to help Turkey’s burden due to its burden.” Borrell stated that the agreement will likely be mentioned between EU establishments and member states, after which it will likely be mentioned with Turkey for its renewal.

Ylva Johansson, the member of the EU Fee accountable for inside affairs, additionally said that they wished the 18 March agreement to proceed to be carried out and reminded that inside the scope of the agreement, refugees from Turkey can be resettled to EU nations, and in return, Turkey would take refugees from the Greek islands.

Emphasizing that this has stopped due to the coronavirus epidemic, however the EU began resettlement in August, Johansson said that they’ve resettled 2,500 to 3 thousand refugees to EU nations since August.

REQUEST TO RECEIVE REFUGEES IN GREECE

Johansson underlined that they need Turkey to proceed receiving refugees from the Greek islands.

Johansson additionally stated that at in the present day’s assembly attended by 54 ministers from 27 EU nations, they need to enhance cooperation with third nations on migration and asylum points, particularly in readmission, and that they’ll use the instruments they’ve corresponding to visa restrictions or extra beneficiant visa purposes.