New Delhi: The UK has pledged to increase its efforts to combat illegal immigration with Italy. The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, visited Rome to discuss the joint effort, a press release by the UK govt stated.
The UK and Italy have agreed to increase their efforts to tackle the migrant crisis. The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, traveled to Rome to meet with his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, to discuss ways to prevent illegal immigration. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed the importance of coordinated action and the need to improve the efficiency of migration control measures.
They also praised the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies in both countries to disrupt the networks of people smugglers. The ministers also discussed the potential for innovative solutions to help combat illegal immigration. The UK Government is committed to exploring a range of options, including the use of drones and technology. The Home Secretary also visited Lampedusa, an island in Italy that is a major migration hotspot. He spent time on a police vessel, where he received an operational briefing on how agencies respond to mass landings.
He also visited the International Organisation for Migration, the International Red Cross, and the General Command of the Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. The UK Government is committed to working with Italy to combat illegal immigration. The increased efforts of both countries will help to deter illegal immigration and make it more difficult for people to enter the UK without authorization.
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