Justice minister and UNHCR Cyprus representative discuss refugee protection
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and UNHCR Cyprus representative Leslie Esther Velez discussed refugee protection, irregular migration and returns.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris met United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Cyprus representative Leslie Esther Velez on Friday to discuss refugees and international protection.
Returns and asylum applications
According to the Justice Ministry, the two discussed the return of irregular migrants to their countries of origin.
Velez said that where an asylum application is rejected and no right to international protection arises, those concerned should return to their country.
Migration and vulnerable groups
The meeting also covered irregular migration, human trafficking, the protection of vulnerable groups, and the prevention of and response to violence against women.
Cooperation with UNHCR
The ministry said Fitiris and Velez exchanged views on cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus’ competent authorities and UNHCR, as well as the effective management of related issues.
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