[PIO] Visit of the German Delegation to Cyprus in the framework of the development of a dialogue on migration issues

In order to develop dialogue - cooperation on migration and asylum issues between Cyprus and Germany, a three-day visit to Cyprus by a delegation of the Federal Government of Germany took place on 9-11 May 2023.

The visit was coordinated by the Ministry of Interior headed by the Director General of the Ministry Mr. Konstantinou in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany. The delegation included representatives from the German authorities responsible for migration issues, headed by Ms Anke Meyer, Director for European Coordination and EU Policies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the visit, there was an exchange of information on the current situation regarding migration flows in each country, as well as an exchange of views on issues related to asylum procedures, reception conditions, accommodation facilities and temporary protection status.

Particular emphasis was placed on the exchange of best practices that can be adopted to improve the management of irregular migration and the abuse of asylum systems, as well as on how to implement the relocation mechanism. In the same context, an exchange of views was held on the issues and methods of strengthening cooperation between the two countries, in view of the forthcoming elaboration by the European Commission of an Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean, aimed at addressing the challenges of migration and, in particular, the reduction of illegal arrivals.

During the last day of the delegation's visit to Cyprus, visits were made to the First Reception Centres "Pournara", Kofinou Hospitality Centre and "Lymnes", as well as to the Detention Centre for Irregular Migrants in Menoyia.

The meeting contributed to strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between the competent services of the two countries, which it was decided to continue in order to address the challenges arising in the field of migration.

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