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08-10-2022 16:55

Statement of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the Czech Republic, Mr Vit Rakušan, after the conclusion of the MED5 Summit

Firstly, thank you for the invitation to the MED5 Meeting. It is the second time I am taking part in this very open discussion and this open discussion here at the MED5 is a really good base for the Council discussion next week in Luxemburg. I hope for such an open discussion there also because it is really necessary for all of us.The EU as a whole is again under a high migration pressure. For sure Greece, Cyprus Spain, Italy, Malta, but not only these countries. We can feel the pressure in ...

08-10-2022 16:29

Statement by the Minister of Interior of Spain, Mr Fernando Grande - Marlaska Gomez, during the press conference of the MED5 Summit

It is a pleasure to meet you again, with the objective to put together all the experience that we share, as the countries of the south of the European Union, as the Member States that know first-hand, over the last decades, what it means to deal with migratory flows.But first of all, dear Nicos, allow me to thank you in particular for the magnificent organization of this summit, in this extraordinary region of your island, of your country, where you have made us feel at home.Thank you and a...

08-10-2022 15:59

Statement by the Minister for Migration and Asylum of Greece, Mr Panagiotis Mitarachi, during the press conference of the MED5 Summit

In 2020, we jointly established the systematic cooperation of MED5, the countries who are faced daily with the serious consequences of the European migration crisis.I would like to thank the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, on the successful organization of the fourth consecutive Summit, which demonstrates the significance attached to the issue of migration in creating a new common forefront for the management of this severe issue.The Summit constituted a first class opportunity to co...

08-10-2022 15:03

Final statement by the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, at the Ministerial Summit of MED 5

Ladies and Gentlemen, The 4th Ministerial Summit of the five frontline Member States of the Med 5 responsible for Migration, was concluded today.I would like to thank my fellow ministers for the constructive spirit of common understanding in which we have handled the crucial issues and challenges before us.In these two days, we assessed the progress in the work on the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum in view of the forthcoming meeting of the Ministers of Interior next week in Luxem...

08-10-2022 14:57

Photo Album - House President – President of Portugal – Official Visit – Meeting

The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, at a meeting with the President of Portugal, Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

08-10-2022 14:32

Joint Statement of Ministers at the MED5 Summit, in Pafos

We, the Ministers of Interior, Migration and Asylum of Cyprus, Greece, Malta, and Spain, on the occasion of the fourth Ministerial meeting in Paphos on 7-8 October 2022, have concluded the following elements in relation to the internal and external dimensions of the European migration policy, as part of a holistic approach for an effective asylum and migration management:We express our appreciation for the joint Roadmap of the rotating Presidencies of the Council, and the European Parliamen...

08-10-2022 13:27

Remarks by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, after his meeting with the President of Portugal, Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

It is with great pleasure that I welcome to Cyprus my dear friend, the President of Portugal, Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.Your visit dear Marcelo constitutes a turning point in the relations between our countries, since it is the first ever official visit by a President of the Portuguese Republic to the Republic of Cyprus.Hence, it reflects the joint commitment we attach to injecting new momentum to our close and fruitful cooperation, both bilaterally and in the EU and other international fo...

08-10-2022 12:42

Photo Album - MED5 Summit

Deliberations in the framework of MED5 Summit.

07-10-2022 22:30

Toast by the President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, at the formal dinner in honour of the EU MED5 participants, in Pafos

Ladies and gentlemen, dear friendsIt is with great pleasure that I welcome you all tonight in Pafos, in the beautiful area of Akamas, for the 4th (Fourth) MED5 Ministerial summit.The Mediterranean Member States have created a powerful pillar of collaboration, based on common interests and challenges. Most importantly, our collaboration is based on mutual respect and understanding. These meetings have become the core of our coordinated efforts toward the effective management of the dispropor...

07-10-2022 22:25

Opening statement by the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, at the official dinner in the framework of the MED5 Summit in Cyprus 7 October 2022, Pafos

Your Excellency the President of the House of Representatives Ms Annita DemetriouDear fellow Ministers Notis, Fernando, and ByronDear Vit, Chairperson of the Internal Affairs Council of the Czech PresidencyDear AmbassadorsDear Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in Cyprus,Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to CyprusFirst of all, allow me to convey to you the apologies of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Cyprus who cannot be with us tonight, as he participates at the...

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