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Migration Pact a 'Unique Opportunity' for EU Cooperation, Says IOM Director-General

Published January 24, 2026, 12:10
Migration Pact a 'Unique Opportunity' for EU Cooperation, Says IOM Director-General

Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), stated that the EU has a unique opportunity to demonstrate the value of cooperation through the implementation of the Migration and Asylum Pact. She believes that collaboration will strengthen the EU's influence and improve the lives of European citizens. Ms. Pope emphasized the importance of close cooperation between IOM and the Cypriot government in managing migration, as well as the need for plans and strategies to address irregular migration. She highlighted that development in migrants' countries of origin and the creation of legal migration pathways are crucial for tackling the issue. The statement was made during her visit to Cyprus, coinciding with the start of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU.