EU to step up aid to Afghanistan’s neighbors to reduce illegal migration

The EU will engage and strengthen its support to third countries, in particular, those neighboring Afghanistan and transit countries, hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees, to reinforce their capacities to provide protection, dignified and safe reception conditions, and sustainable livelihood for refugees and host communities, reads a statement by EU Ministers of Home Affairs following an extraordinary Council meeting to discuss developments in Afghanistan, Report informs referring to the European Council website.

“The EU will also cooperate with those countries to prevent illegal migration from the region, reinforce border management capacity and prevent smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings,” reads the statement.