Egyptian authorities announced on Monday a 67 percent decrease in irregular migration flows to Europe, citing the systematic tightening of national border controls and enhanced security cooperation with European partners.
The reduction reflects Cairo’s expanded crackdown on human smuggling networks operating across the Eastern Mediterranean, alongside intensified land and maritime border surveillance designed to curb unauthorized departures from the North African coastline.
Describing the country as a vital security bulwark and a pillar of stability in the region, state officials emphasized that Egypt continues to work closely with the European Union to reinforce maritime security protocols. Through ongoing bilateral consultations and joint coordination mechanisms, Cairo aims to sustain these migration reductions while securing broader strategic interests across the Eastern Mediterranean basin.
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