{"id":28992,"date":"2024-04-30T21:06:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T21:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=28992"},"modified":"2024-04-30T21:24:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T21:24:45","slug":"combatting-smuggling-of-migrants-needs-urgent-collaboration-among-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/combatting-smuggling-of-migrants-needs-urgent-collaboration-among-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Combatting Smuggling of Migrants Needs Urgent Collaboration Among Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<h5 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Regional Cooperation Workshop on Smuggling of Migrants and Sharing Best Practices Concluded in Islamabad<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28996\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling-1-696x434.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling-1-674x420.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Islamabad, 27 April 2024: A two-day Regional Cooperation Workshop on the subject of combating Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) and trafficking in person (TIP) held on 26-27 April 2024 at the Marriot Hotel Islamabad, concluded today.<\/h5>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">The workshop was jointly organized by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) which aimed to address the urgent need for increased collaboration among nations to effectively combat the smuggling of migrants, especially in the wake of tragic incidents like the Greece Boat incident.<\/h5>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">The workshop brought together representatives from Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, UAE, Iraq, Oman, Greece, Italy, Iran, and other relevant EU countries.<\/h5>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">Nominated delegates from key participating countries shared their insights and expertise, focusing on emerging national trends in Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM), national best practices in investigation and prosecution of SOM, as well as challenges faced in international and regional cooperation on combating SOM.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KiynwgZfLL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/bosnia-compiles-list-of-illegal-migrants-allegedly-from-pakistan-algeria-morocco-due-for-deportation\/\">Bosnia Compiles List of Illegal Migrants Allegedly from Pakistan, Algeria, Morocco Due for Deportation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Bosnia Compiles List of Illegal Migrants Allegedly from Pakistan, Algeria, Morocco Due for Deportation&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/bosnia-compiles-list-of-illegal-migrants-allegedly-from-pakistan-algeria-morocco-due-for-deportation\/embed\/#?secret=UYuIpVbEhA#?secret=KiynwgZfLL\" data-secret=\"KiynwgZfLL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">Director FIA Lahore Zone, Sarfraz Khan Virk, shared insights on cross-border investigation and cooperation on migrant smuggling, highlighted selected case studies of Iraq and Pakistan. Director Immigration FIA, Abdul Qadir Qamar, led a discussion and Q&amp;A session on improving border control mechanisms to detect irregular migration attempts.<\/h5>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">Additional Director General (ADG) Immigration FIA, Ashraf Zubair Siddiqui, delivered the closing remarks. He expressed his sincere gratitude to all participants, as well as to the European Union (EU), the UNODC, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their collaborative efforts in organizing the event.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"F87agJIqnZ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/boat-capsize-the-main-culprit-arrested-in-karachi-before-departure-to-azerbaijan-9-held-in-greece\/\">Boat Capsize : The Main Culprit Arrested in Karachi before Departure to Azerbaijan &#8211; 9 Held in Greece<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Boat Capsize : The Main Culprit Arrested in Karachi before Departure to Azerbaijan &#8211; 9 Held in Greece&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/boat-capsize-the-main-culprit-arrested-in-karachi-before-departure-to-azerbaijan-9-held-in-greece\/embed\/#?secret=UI6aTQnyNf#?secret=F87agJIqnZ\" data-secret=\"F87agJIqnZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">He reiterated Pakistan&#8217;s steadfast commitment to prevent and combat human smuggling and trafficking, especially in the context of transnational activities. He emphasized the comprehensive approach being undertaken by federal and provincial authorities alongside social services agencies to address this multifaceted issue.<\/h5>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">Furthermore, he highlighted Pakistan&#8217;s enactment of global legal frameworks aimed at combating human trafficking and smuggling, providing a robust foundation for law enforcement efforts.<\/h5>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">The workshop concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to delegates from participating countries, symbolizing the commitment to continued collaboration and cooperation in the fight against smuggling of migrants.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EbUD5sUfkE\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/launch-of-project-combatting-trafficking-in-persons-and-smuggling-of-migrants-in-pakistan\/\">Launch of Project Combatting Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Pakistan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Launch of Project Combatting Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Pakistan&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/launch-of-project-combatting-trafficking-in-persons-and-smuggling-of-migrants-in-pakistan\/embed\/#?secret=cGNkK4JygW#?secret=EbUD5sUfkE\" data-secret=\"EbUD5sUfkE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>UNODC side added:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>Migrant smuggling is a crime with high profits and a low risk of punishment for the criminals involved. Smugglers sell illegal and dangerous services to desperate people and are often part of a well-organized, multinational network. International cooperation is vital to combat this crime.<\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cThis regional cooperation workshop constitutes a veritable part of our desire to benefit from the perspectives, expertise, as well as cooperation of our regional and international partners. The international community needs a \u201ccomprehensive approach\u201d that helps safe, orderly and regular migration on the one hand, while addressing the negative impacts of irregular migration on the other\u201d said Mr. Syrus Sajjad Qazi, the Foreign Secretary.<\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cRecent incidents, including the tragic event where 350 Pakistanis were on board a packed trawler that capsized off southern Greece on 14 June 2023, are a stark reminder of the urgent need for increased collaboration among nations to effectively address this complex crime,\u201d said Jeremy Milsom, UNODC Representative in Pakistan.<\/h5>\n<h5>The conference, held as part of the PROTECT: Improving Migration Management and Migrant Protection in Selected Silk Route Countries project, funded by the European Union, and implemented in the framework of the Global Action against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants (GLO.ACT), will explore mechanisms to improve information-sharing between countries and emphasize victim-centered approaches to combat migrant smuggling.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KOslrC2YP8\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/turkiye-signs-agreement-for-safe-and-humane-return-of-irregular-migrants-of-pakistan\/\">Turkiye Signs Agreement for Safe and Humane Return of Irregular Migrants of Pakistan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Turkiye Signs Agreement for Safe and Humane Return of Irregular Migrants of Pakistan&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/turkiye-signs-agreement-for-safe-and-humane-return-of-irregular-migrants-of-pakistan\/embed\/#?secret=33KvBVuO7j#?secret=KOslrC2YP8\" data-secret=\"KOslrC2YP8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>The Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Pakistan, Mr. Philipp Gross, highlighted:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cThe importance of regional cooperation cannot be overstated in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by human trafficking and smuggling of migrants. Routes originating in Pakistan, traversing through Iran and T\u00fcrkiye, and ultimately reaching the European Union, serve as critical pathways for irregular migration. Formal and informal cooperation mechanisms along these routes are essential to disrupt criminal networks, dismantle smuggling rings and protect vulnerable migrants.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<h5>&#8220;The European Union launched the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling in November 2023, to strengthen international cooperation to prevent and respond to migrant smuggling, and to provide alternatives to irregular migration.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xQTNpToFQe\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/serbia-changes-rules-for-indians-after-donkey-export-of-illegal-migrants-to-hungary-romaniaspainitaly\/\">Serbia Changes Rules for Indians after DONKEY Export of Illegal Migrants to Hungary, Romania,Spain,Italy<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Serbia Changes Rules for Indians after DONKEY Export of Illegal Migrants to Hungary, Romania,Spain,Italy&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/serbia-changes-rules-for-indians-after-donkey-export-of-illegal-migrants-to-hungary-romaniaspainitaly\/embed\/#?secret=Ca9rLT1YPt#?secret=xQTNpToFQe\" data-secret=\"xQTNpToFQe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>&#8220;Today&#8217;s regional conference is a primary example of key countries strengthening cooperation along a whole-of-route approach to counter this crime, In parallel, consistently addressing the root causes of irregular migration, such as poverty and conflict, remains imperative to deter people from embarking on perilous journeys. The EU remains committed to support Pakistan and regional partners towards these shared objectives, Mr. Philipp Gross noted.<\/h5>\n<h5>Participants will discuss common challenges faced by countries, best practices in border security and investigations, and discuss the possibility of establishment of a regional task force.<\/h5>\n<h5>&#8220;It shouldn&#8217;t take tragedies to bring us all together,&#8221; Milsom added. \u201cThe support of the European Union has led to significant milestones in the fight against migrant smuggling worldwide. This event is a unique opportunity.\u201d<\/h5>\n<h5>The conference held under the umbrella of the UNODC Country Programme III of Pakistan (2022-2025).<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28997\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling_Pakistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling_Pakistan.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling_Pakistan-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Migrants_Smuggling_Pakistan-696x234.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regional Cooperation Workshop on Smuggling of Migrants and Sharing Best Practices Concluded in Islamabad Islamabad, 27 April 2024: A two-day Regional Cooperation Workshop on the subject of combating Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) and trafficking in person (TIP) held on 26-27 April 2024 at the Marriot Hotel Islamabad, concluded today. 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