[PIO] The Minister of the Interior attends the Informal Council of Ministers of the Interior of the European Union, in Spain

The Minister of Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, is leaving for Logrono, where he will participate tomorrow in the Informal Council of Ministers of Interior Affairs of the European Union. The Informal Council will take place on 20-21 July, under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

At the meeting, Home Affairs Ministers will review the progress made on the Pact on Immigration and Asylum.The discussion will focus on the management of migration crises, but also on the simplification of procedures in the area of asylum and returns.

In addition, the external dimension of migration and in particular cooperation with the countries of origin and transit of migrants will be emphasised. During the work of the Informal Meeting, Ministers will also analyse developments in Ukraine and the impact of the war on the EU, and discuss the threat extending to Moldova.

The Interior Minister will return to Cyprus on Friday afternoon, 21 July.

(EFYs)
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