Concerned Turkey Fights Irregular Migrations

Amid concerns on irregular migration in Turkey, the spokesperson of the ruling Justice and Development Party, Ömer Çelik has said that the government is fighting irregular migration effectively.

Ömer Çelik said; "Our citizens, who have rightfully expressed their concerns about Turkey’s demographic security, should know that this issue is being followed. We are highly sensitive about Turkey’s demographic security."

"Turkey has both experience and a policy on migration management. The country is effectively fighting against irregular migration."

"On the one hand, Turkey is making efforts to solve the problem at its source. On the other hand, effective security measures are taken at the border."

Çelik noted that Turkey always has a policy that takes into account its demographic security, adding that efforts are underway to send asylum-seekers to their countries voluntarily and with dignity.

In addition to the nationwide measures taken against irregular migration, Turkey also actively participates in international action, cooperating with Germany, U.K., Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Iran and Pakistan in preventing migrant smuggling.