Lisbon, August 5: The ongoing migration crisis in Spain’s Ceuta prompted a significant meeting of EU foreign ministers on Tuesday. The focus was on securing borders, which was termed a “shared responsibility.” In this context, Portugal’s Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro, praised his country’s migration model as exemplary. He stated that it stands in stark contrast to the “lack of regulation in migration flows” seen in other nations.
According to the Lusa News Agency, Montenegro emphasized that Portugal ensures migrants arriving in the country receive essential services such as employment, housing, healthcare, and education, allowing them to live with dignity.
As reported by the Xinhua News Agency, he argued that countries with pull-effect migration policies often attract migrants without providing adequate conditions.
Following an online meeting of EU interior ministers regarding the Ceuta crisis, Montenegro shared his insights. The European Union has emphasized that securing external borders is a “shared responsibility,” advocating for stronger border measures and appropriate methods for the return of migrants.
Spain’s Interior Minister noted that approximately 72,000 individuals entered Ceuta within 24 hours last week, with around 70,000 having since returned to Morocco.
Previously, on July 31, the Portuguese government expressed its serious concern over the migration crisis in Ceuta, reaffirming its commitment to strict border controls within the Schengen area.
In a statement from the office of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, the government expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the crisis and noted that the Spanish government has been providing ongoing updates about the situation.
Portuguese officials have indicated that they are in contact with both the Spanish and Moroccan governments, and Portuguese security forces, including the GNR gendarmerie and maritime police, are fully cooperating with their Spanish counterparts.
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