Following the contacts between the Minister of Interior Mr.Nikos Nouri and his Swiss counterpart Mrs.Karin Keller Suffer, during which the Swiss Government's practical financial support to the Republic of Cyprus in the field of asylum and migration was agreed, a meeting was held today with the Swiss Ambassador to Cyprus Mr. Pierre-Yves Fux and officials of the Swiss Government.
During the meeting, the framework for the implementation of the Swiss contribution to Cyprus, which will amount to approximately 10 million euros, was discussed. The financial support will cover part of the cost of the construction of the new privately owned buildings of the Asylum Service, as well as the implementation of other related actions in order to meet the multiple needs arising from the ever-increasing migratory flows.
The final text of the agreement is expected to be signed in early September.
The Minister of Interior conveyed the gratitude of the Government of Cyprus for the willingness of the Swiss Government to make a practical contribution to the effort to manage the migration challenges.
(EFYs)
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