TIRANA, June 18/ATA/ Today, in Tirana there was launched the “EU4Migration” project, with participation of senior representatives of the Ministry of Interior, the European Union Delegation in Tirana, the State Police, international partner organizations IOM Albania and Albanian institutions.
The Ministry of Interior appreciated this project as a strategic instrument in order to meet European standards for migration management, asylum and border protection, in line with the country’s commitments within the framework of the European integration process, especially Chapter 24 “Justice, Freedom and Security”.
The EUMigration project, which will be implemented until the end of 2028, is not only a technical intervention, but a comprehensive initiative that aims to strengthen institutional capacities for the management of legal and irregular migration; improve asylum policies in line with the EU acquis; build sustainable structures for return and reintegration; fight more effectively against migrant smuggling, through information exchange and inter-institutional cooperation; increasing access of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to social, economic and educational services.
Deputy Minister of the Interior Besfort Lamallari highlighted as a special component of the project, the establishment of the National Reception Center for unaccompanied migrant children, in accordance with the highest international standards, a significant achievement for the protection of a vulnerable group.
The project supports the country in facing current and future challenges, said Lamallari.
The project is fully linked to the implementation of the National Migration Strategy 2024–2030 and its Action Plan. The project will contribute to rendering of strategic documents into concrete actions, improving efficiency of the national system and helping the country to face current and future challenges in this area.
The Ministry of Interior expressed gratitude for the support that the European Union provides and the key role of partner organizations such as IOM, UNHCR, EASO, FRONTEX, which guarantee successful implementation and in accordance with the highest European standards. /j.p/p.s./
