In the framework of a series of contacts with the parliamentary parties for information on the migration issue, Minister of Interior Nikos Nouris met today with the President of the Democratic Party D.P.A. Mr. Marios Karoyan and MPs of the party.
In a statement after the meeting, the Interior Minister said that the meeting was held to provide information on the migration issue, but also on the deterioration observed in the recent period with the increased flows, which clearly come from Turkey. He added that he was also informed about the management of the Ukrainian problem "which is the other tragic aspect that the whole of humanity is now facing."
He thanked the President and the MEPs of the PPP. for the frank exchange of views. He said that the meeting explained the clear orientation of the Ministry that "the migratory flows arriving in our country cannot,and we are not watching them, passively."
There must be effective management, he stressed, saying that "effective management is not a vague phraseology, but is based on concrete actions that we have already rolled out" and referred to the effective management of the Green Line, but also to the maximization of the return of economic migrants who come from safe countries.
The problems, he said, are many and need the support of the parliamentary parties through their representation in the European space.
The problems, he said, are many and need the support of the parliamentary parties through their representation in the European space. The aim, he said, is "to send a clear message that Cyprus, as a frontline member state, as the state that for the fifth consecutive year recorded the unwanted first place of the highest number of migrant flows in proportion to population, needs the active support of the EU at all levels." He added that support is also needed at the level of party cooperation, in order for the European Parliament to receive specific recommendations or to implement practices in Cyprus, which, he said, are currently being implemented in other countries.000 irregular migrants, while the following year this number was reduced to 4,800 with the drastic and decisive measures, noting that there is a way to regulate the arrivals and reduce the numbers.
Referring to the new asylum applications for the year 2022, the Minister said that "in the Republic of Cyprus in 2022 we have reached 4,800 new asylum applications by March 20 alone. So if in the first months of 2022 we are close to 5,000 asylum applications, it becomes clear what the situation may be after the end of this year."
"It will be an extremely aggravating picture which I very much doubt we will be able to manage. We have already exceeded our own capacities with the accumulation of all these people in the Centres, so it is imperative that the actions that will prevent the influxes are immediately and rapidly implemented and prove effective," he added.
Asked about the decisions announced in relation to Ukrainian refugees, the Minister said that they are all in the process of development.
Asked about the decisions announced in relation to Ukrainian refugees, the Minister said that they are all in the process of development. He said that the Department of Population and Migration Registry has already started issuing the first cards. He noted that although the instruction was given some time ago, however, with the first filing of applications for temporary protection, the first cards have been issued within 2-3 days, as announced.
"It is the 'passport' of these people to the Republic of Cyprus for the next 12 months to enjoy the assistance that we have announced either in terms of housing, food, education or health care," he said. "There is all the goodwill and intention to assist these people," he said.
He expressed the expectation for EU support, especially on the financial side to cover the financial costs so that "we can be effective," the minister said.
So far, around 700 applications for temporary protection have been filed with the Civil Registry and Migration Department, which are being processed at a fast pace, the minister said, following a question from a journalist.
He explained that they are among those who have arrived after February 24 and are counted as persons in need of protection on the basis of the European directive.
For his part, the President of the PPD thanked the Minister of Interior for the information regarding the migration issue.
He noted that as a party they support the humanitarian dimension and respect for human rights and international treaties on the one hand. On the other hand, he added, "we must also preserve the demographic character, but at the same time the social fabric and social cohesion." He added that there is also a serious economic dimension, in addition to everything else. "That is why we need nusimada and proper handling," added the President of the D.P.A.
Karoyan said that the Minister has explained about the contacts, about the Ministry's handling, but also about the practices followed in other countries.
There is a framework of rules, procedures and a framework of safeguards in each country, "so Cyprus could not be the exception," Marios Karoyan said. Respect is one thing and safeguarding security and social cohesion is another, he added.
He said that the Interior Minister's approaches were in line with them and "that they are moving in the right direction". As a party, as far as possible and within their own capabilities, they will be contributors, he said, "and to the efforts of the Government and all those who really want to make a positive contribution towards overcoming the problems."
Addressing the Minister, he said that they will continue to have a creative relationship with him, not only on this issue of immigration, but also on a number of issues that fall within the competence of the Ministry of Interior, and with arguments and proposals they will help to address problems."
Addressing the Minister, he said that they will continue to have a creative relationship with him, not only on this issue of immigration, but also on a number of issues that fall within the competence of the Ministry of Interior, and with arguments and proposals they will help to address problems. We need balance, wise and right approaches, he concluded.
(Ephys)
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