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“Here in Lithuania, we are protecting not only the external border of Lithuania, but also that of the EU, which has recently faced a very serious influx of illegal immigrants, which we see inspired by government structures – the rumors that have been made such threats “a visit to the Border Guard School on Tuesday, said I. Šimonytė.
According to the Prime Minister, the EU institutions are well informed about the situation.
“We already have Frontex staff to help our border service, but of course we will need more help. It is obvious that the problem and tensions are not insignificant, and we need both manpower and people to help process requests for asylum, as well as the technical solutions that we are determined to do and do, ”said the Prime Minister.
Together with I. Šimonytė, Ch. Michelis.
“The Lithuanian border is the European border. Therefore, it was very important for me to come here to understand very well what the needs are and what can be done by the EU to provide assistance to Lithuania,” said the president of EVS. .
He stressed the need for dialogue with third countries.
“Next week I will have the opportunity to speak with the Prime Minister of Iraq, I will support all efforts made by Lithuania. I will also contact other countries of origin for further cooperation. Those countries should send a signal that it is not possible to come here by illegal means “, Ch. Michelis.
The president of EVS pointed out that there is a suspicion that illegal migration to Lithuania is a specially organized action.
Among other reasons, Ch. Michel noted, the EU has also imposed sanctions on Belarus.
“There is a suspicion that the role of the Belarusian regime is here,” admitted the head of the EVS.
“We, together with our partners, are ready at the European level to further support Lithuania’s efforts to strengthen protection.” Another thing is cooperation with third countries, “he said.
It was seconded by I. Šimonytė.
“The issue of discussions with third countries is especially important, because for EU countries like Iraq, Turkey certainly has stronger bargaining power and more arguments in discussions than Lithuania alone,” said the prime minister.
“We will work for all possible solutions. (…) We will do everything we can, but I would still expect more from a European solution and a European discussion, because there are simply more arguments that can be presented on the other side of the negotiations,” I said. .. Šimonytė.
He also highlighted the issue of illegal immigration, speaking with the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen.
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