The Khartoum Process, a key platform for cooperation between African and European nations, convened a ministerial meeting in Egypt, urging decisive action on the root causes of irregular migration.
Ministers and representatives from over 40 countries, alongside EU, African Union, and UN officials, participated in the discussions.
A final statement emphasized a comprehensive strategy for safe and orderly migration, tackling human trafficking with unified resolve.
The assembly stressed the critical need to address the fundamental drivers propelling irregular migration.
These include the devastating impacts of conflict, the fragility of economic stability, and the escalating threat of climate change.
The statement further called for robust support for affected nations, prioritizing vulnerable populations such as women and youth.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, in his opening address, lauded the Khartoum Process as a vital platform for political collaboration.
He highlighted Egypt’s efforts in curbing illegal migration, stating that no boats carrying irregular migrants have departed from its shores since 2016.
Established in 2014 in Rome, the Khartoum Process fosters political cooperation along the migration routes connecting the Horn of Africa and Europe.
