EU approves illegal migrant expulsion deal with Pakistan

Luxembourg – European Union interior ministers on Thursday approved an agreement with Pakistan which would allow for the return of illegal migrants from either side.

The EU is struggling to turn the tide of illegal migration, and has made cooperation with third countries one of its priorities.

Interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg approved the agreement „to establish, on the basis of reciprocity, rapid and effective procedures for the identification and safe and orderly return“ of illegal immigrants, an EU statement said. (more on earthtimes.org)