The establishment of the Deputy Ministry for Immigration and Asylum was a key pillar of President Christodoulides Governance Program, Government Spokesman, Constantinos Letymbiotis has told CNA.
The establishment of the Deputy Ministry aims to put under a single body the implementation of an integrated strategy for immigration and asylum, he said. The goal is to “ensure the best management of the phenomenon and to offer protection to those who are legitimate beneficiaries, within the framework of the international and European obligations of the Republic”.
The Government expects that the Deputy Ministry for Immigration will contribute to a more effective management of the subject, with acceleration of the procedures regarding asylum applications, preventing irregular flows and fighting against the networks of traffickers, fighting against undeclared work, and improving the conditions in the reception centers.
Regarding the implementation timetable, the Spokesman said that the bill is expected to be approved by the House of Representatives as soon as possible, with its staffing and operation remaining high priorities for the government.
Source: Cyprus News Agency