Mitarakis: Reduction of migration flows is top priority

The main priority of the governemnt is to reduce the arrivals of migrants to the Greek islands from the Turkish coast, the newly-appointed Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis said on Thursday.

"The rapid implementation of our policy is necessary in order for the citizens to see that something is being done," he told state-run radio station Praktoreio FM.
"Our political direction is specific, our target is to restrict [migration] flows and this demands the strengthening of border protection and efficiency in the management of asylum using the new legislation in effect since January 1, 2020."

Mitarakis said he believed that if the government plan is implemented properly, reactions in local communities will be reduced.

Regarding the reasons that led Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to re-establish the migration ministry it had abolished after coming to power...