Europe is not doing enough to check illigal immigration - Samey Shoukry

Egypt condemns Europe for weak counteraction to the influx of illegal migrants

The contribution of Europe to the fight against illegal migration is not enough. This was stated by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, his words lead agency MENA.


Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs: Samey Shoukry

According to Shoukry, in Egypt they expect that the European Union will intensify its efforts to counter the influx of illegal migrants. At the same time, the diplomat stressed that Egypt fulfills all obligations undertaken and since September 2016, no boat with illegal migrants could leave Egyptian territory.

Shoukry also noted that Egypt in its own territory "without protests and noise" accepts about 5 million migrants - people from Arab and African countries.

"At the same time, Egypt bears the costs associated with their stay, providing the necessary services in health and education, along with Egyptians," the head of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.

According to Shoukry, Egypt in this sphere is experiencing much more pressure than the European partners.