Tunisia is calling for more international collaboration to address irregular migration. The country’s Minister of Interior, Khaled Nouri, made this appeal during the “Border Security: Organized Crime in Migration” summit held in London on March 31. He emphasized that no single country can handle the issue alone, even with all the necessary resources.
During his speech, Nouri stressed the need for global efforts to strengthen cooperation among nations and international organizations. According to a statement shared by the Tunisian Ministry of Interior, he highlighted the importance of working together to create effective solutions.
At the summit, Nouri reiterated Tunisia’s commitment to a partnership-based approach in tackling irregular migration. He called on all stakeholders to share responsibility while ensuring that universal human rights and international conventions are respected. This, he said, would help mitigate the challenges associated with migration.
The minister also pointed out the need to address the root causes of irregular migration. He mentioned economic disparities between countries as a major factor pushing people to migrate. He also discussed the importance of fighting migration-related crimes, particularly those linked to illegal financial transactions.
During the event, Nouri met with several high-level officials, including UK Secretary of State Yvette Cooper, Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum Angela Eagle, and Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi. He also held discussions with ministers from Iraq, Austria, France, Nigeria, and a UK Deputy Secretary of State.
The London summit brought together representatives from 46 countries, including 37 ministers. Regional and international organizations such as the European Union, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime also participated. Representatives from major social media platforms like X, Meta, and TikTok were present as well.
The summit served as a platform for discussions on improving border security and combating transnational crimes linked to migration. By strengthening cooperation and implementing targeted strategies, global leaders aim to find long-term solutions to the challenges of irregular migration.