Cyprus Internal Minister Socratis Hasikos has stressed the need to fight those who promote human trafficking, in his intervention during the Informal Meeting of the EU Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs, which is taking place in Milan, Italy.
“In this context, we agree with the initiative to create a comprehensive plan to combat illegal trafficking that will be prepared by the Commission,” Hasikos said and expressed sorrow over the new tragic incident off the coast of Sicily.
According to an official announcement, Hasikos said that Italy`s efforts to handle the situation is commendable and welcomed the statement made by Commissioner Malmstrom for emergency assistance to Italy.
“We once again underline the need for a decisive and common treatment based on the global approach to migration, and the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility,” he added.
As regards the issue of asylum, the Cypriot Minister supported the full and effective use of the existing tools of solidarity, as well as the adoption of new, which will meet the special needs of the a Member State in need on a given time.
“We are confident that the Italian Presidency will continue the work that has been done on this issue in order to have significant progress,” he concluded.
Cyprus Interior Minister stresses the need to fight human trafficking in the EU
