国际英语资讯:Interview: Egypt on right path in fighting illegal immigration: Egyptian official_时事

国际英语资讯:Interview: Egypt on right path in fighting illegal immigration: Egyptian official

Under the strategy, Gabr said, a two-year action plan (2016-2018) was developed with implementation and review mechanisms based on verifiable key performance indicators.

The official said that Egypt is also an immigrant-receiving country, adding there is almost a balance between outing and incoming immigrants.

Egypt hosts African, Syrian and Iraqi immigrants, she said, adding that migrants in Egypt are not placed in separated camps.

"They are an integral part of our society, sharing every aspect of life and receiving all essential societal amenities the government provides to their fellow Egyptian nationals," She pointed out.

Gabr also said that the NCCPIM places the highest priority on enhancing regional cooperation, in particular with our African neighbors. The committee is working closely with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on providing capacity building and training programs to African diplomats and officials in the field of administration of justice.

According to Gabr, Italy is the primary destination for most of the illegal immigrants who use Egypt as launching point, while Greece comes in the second place due to its deteriorating economic conditions.

"When receiving countries see that we have achieved a law to combat illegal immigration in less than two years and a half, and that we are already doing our best to stop the flow of migrants, then they should provide funds to enhance this strategy," Gabr stressed.