The transfer of 76 international protection applicants, originating from Syria and Afghanistan, took place this morning from Cyprus to France, through the pilot voluntary relocation programme.
This transfer took place in the framework of the cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and France, which is the first of a series of transfers expected to take place in the coming months under the European Union's voluntary solidarity mechanism.
The transfer was carried out with the cooperation of the Asylum Service of the Ministry of Interior, the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the French authorities.
It is noted that the relocation of migrants started three months ago in other Member States, including Germany, Bulgaria and Romania, with the total number of migrants relocated reaching 210, including applicants for international protection to France.
Recall that the programme is designed to support frontline Member States facing increased migration challenges by providing assistance from other Member States in a framework of solidarity.
France's acceptance of the transfer of the first 76 applicants from Cyprus, as well as other Member States participating in the programme, comes as a practical support and a gesture of solidarity to Cyprus, which is the leading country in terms of international protection applications in the EU in terms of population.
The relocations are funded by the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.
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