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Department of Justice , Ireland
April 19 2013
EU Signs Readmission Agreements with Cape Verde and Armenia
Dublin
The EU signed two Readmission Agreements this week at ceremonies in
Brussels; with Cape Verde (Thursday, 18 April) and with Armenia
(today, 19 April).
The agreements set out clear obligations and procedures for the
authorities of EU Member States and of Cape Verde and Armenia as to
how and when to take people back who are illegally residing in each
other's territories. The agreements apply to nationals of the
participating states and to third country nationals.
The Readmission Agreements with Cape Verde and Armenia, in conjunction
with the respective Visa Facilitation Agreements signed with both
states last year, are an important step towards the better management
of migration flows between the European Union and both Armenia and
Cape Verde. The Agreements are expected to come into force in the
coming months, at the same time as the respective Visa Facilitation
Agreements.
Welcoming the Agreements with Cape Verde and Armenia, Ireland's
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter said:
"These Readmission Agreements are a further step towards a
comprehensive and balanced migration policy between the European Union
and Cape Verde and Armenia and I look forward to continued cooperation
with both states in addressing the challenges and opportunities
resulting from migration."
The Readmission Agreements were signed on behalf of the EU by
representatives of the Irish Presidency and of the European
Commission. The agreements were signed on behalf of Cape Verde by
Ambassador Maria de Jesus Mascarenhas and on behalf of Armenia by
Edward Nalbandian, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The conclusion of both Agreements requires the consent of the European
Parliament and the Council.
These agreements further support the Presidency's work in regard to
asylum and migration policy as outlined in our Presidency Programme.
Progress has been achieved on the Common European Asylum System (LINK)
and the Presidency will continue to advance negotiations on other
legislative proposals in regard to asylum and immigration matters.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
April 19 2013
EU Signs Readmission Agreements with Cape Verde and Armenia
Dublin
The EU signed two Readmission Agreements this week at ceremonies in
Brussels; with Cape Verde (Thursday, 18 April) and with Armenia
(today, 19 April).
The agreements set out clear obligations and procedures for the
authorities of EU Member States and of Cape Verde and Armenia as to
how and when to take people back who are illegally residing in each
other's territories. The agreements apply to nationals of the
participating states and to third country nationals.
The Readmission Agreements with Cape Verde and Armenia, in conjunction
with the respective Visa Facilitation Agreements signed with both
states last year, are an important step towards the better management
of migration flows between the European Union and both Armenia and
Cape Verde. The Agreements are expected to come into force in the
coming months, at the same time as the respective Visa Facilitation
Agreements.
Welcoming the Agreements with Cape Verde and Armenia, Ireland's
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter said:
"These Readmission Agreements are a further step towards a
comprehensive and balanced migration policy between the European Union
and Cape Verde and Armenia and I look forward to continued cooperation
with both states in addressing the challenges and opportunities
resulting from migration."
The Readmission Agreements were signed on behalf of the EU by
representatives of the Irish Presidency and of the European
Commission. The agreements were signed on behalf of Cape Verde by
Ambassador Maria de Jesus Mascarenhas and on behalf of Armenia by
Edward Nalbandian, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The conclusion of both Agreements requires the consent of the European
Parliament and the Council.
These agreements further support the Presidency's work in regard to
asylum and migration policy as outlined in our Presidency Programme.
Progress has been achieved on the Common European Asylum System (LINK)
and the Presidency will continue to advance negotiations on other
legislative proposals in regard to asylum and immigration matters.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress