TIRANA, June 18 /ATA/ European Union, together with IOM, UNHCR and Albania’s Ministry of Interior officially launched the EU4Migration project today in Tirana.
With a budget of €10 million provided by the EU, this four-year initiative aims to support Albania in strengthening its migration and asylum management systems, in line with EU and international standards. The project will contribute to creating more effective governance frameworks, protecting people on the move and improving access to services for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.
EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato stressed in his opening remarks that, “Global migration challenges are complex and require strong governance frameworks, as well as cooperation, trust and a shared vision between the EU and partner countries, such as Albania”.
According to Gonzato, “Effective migration management is important not only for the security of our borders, but also as a reflection of our core values: solidarity, human dignity and respect for human rights”.
“Our new project, “EU for Migration”, will support Albania in strengthening its systems and capacities in this area, in line with the migration management strategies of both Albania and the EU. Reforms in this area will also help advance Albania’s EU accession negotiations and, ultimately, its path towards EU membership”, said Gonzato.
EU4Migration project will support Albania’s EU accession process and approximation with the EU acquis, directly contributing to reforms under Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom and Security. It will also complement efforts under the EU Action Plan for the Western Balkans and its five main pillars, including strengthening border management, improving asylum systems and fostering international cooperation. /p.s./
