UK pledges additional £8m to Pakistan against illegal migration
Key takeaways
- In a statement on Tuesday, the British High Commission confirmed the commitment made by UK Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, during his visit to Islamabad.
- Falconer termed the UK-Pakistan partnership "critical" for safeguarding global and UK national security, and tackling terrorist threats, visa fraud and serious organised crime.
- "We are taking this partnership and our cooperation to a new level, with additional funding to deter illegal migration and target drivers from the source," he added.
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The United Kingdom has committed an additional £8 million to support joint efforts with Pakistan to combat crime and illegal migration, with the funding aimed at strengthening border and visa systems and enhancing law enforcement capabilities against people smuggling and trafficking networks.
In a statement on Tuesday, the British High Commission confirmed the commitment made by UK Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, during his visit to Islamabad.