Türkiye, IOM discuss global migration policies, cooperation
01:49, 07/08/2026, Friday
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File photoTurkish Deputy Foreign Minister Haci Ali Ozel met Thursday with International Organization for Migration Director General Amy Pope to discuss migration cooperation and global policies, stressing the need for international solidarity and fair responsibility-sharing in addressing displacement.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Haci Ali Ozel met Thursday with International Organization for Migration Director General Amy Pope to discuss migration cooperation, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Bilateral cooperation
The ministry announced the meeting on Turkish social media platform NSosyal, noting that both reviewed ongoing joint projects. Ozel highlighted Türkiye's commitment to international solidarity and fair responsibility-sharing in migration governance.
Policy priorities
They exchanged views on preventing externalization of migration and addressing root causes. Officials emphasized comprehensive approaches combining humanitarian and development aid.
The meeting comes as Türkiye hosts over 3.6 million refugees. Thursday's talks reflected efforts to coordinate international responses.
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