New EU Migration Partnership Framework: reinforced cooperation with third countries to better manage migration

Brussels, 09 June. - (ANA) - The European Commission set out yesterday plans for a new results-oriented Partnership Framework to mobilise and focus EU action and resources in its external work on managing migration.
 
The EU will seek tailor made partnerships with key third countries of origin and transit using all policies and instruments at the EU's disposal to achieve concrete results. Building on the European Agenda on Migration, the priorities are saving lives at sea, increasing returns, enabling migrants and refugees to stay closer to home and, in the long term, helping third countries' development in order to address root causes of irregular migration. Member State contributions in these partnerships – diplomatic, technical and financial – will be of fundamental importance in delivering results.
 
High Representative Federica Mogherini said: "we are proposing a new approach for strong partnerships with key countries. Our goal, while staying focused on saving lives at sea and dismantling smugglers' networks, is to support the countries that host so many people and foster growth in our partner countries. We are ready to increase financial and operational support and to invest in long-term economic and social development, security, rule of law and human rights, improving people’s life and tackling the drivers of migration." - (ANA) -

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