By Linda Kwanjana
The International Organizations for Migration ( IOM) has reaffirmed its commitment towards supporting Malawi on issues boarding migration.
This came during a meeting which IOM officials led by its Director General Amy pope held on Wednesday in Addis Ababa -Ethiopia with the Malawi minister of Homeland Security Dr Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma
Minister Ng’oma is attending the second regional reviews of implementation of the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration in Africa that is currently underway in Addis Ababa .
Speaking on the side lines of the conference, Pope expressed satisfaction with the way Malawi is handling issues of migrants, as the country is hosting a large number of refugees from different African countries.
Pope disclosed that her organisation will be supporting the country by among others provision of expertise and financial support towards the areas of migration
On his part, Minister of Homeland Security Dr Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma applauded IOM for its unwavering support towards migration.
Ng’oma highlighted that apart from financial constraints in handling migrants, there is a need to enhance capacity building on the skills that can help in controlling the borders.
The Minister also presented a statement at the summit on how Malawi is working with other countries in relation to issues of migration.
” As a country we know for sure that issues of migrants border on human rights aspects, as such we work closely with other countries to ensure that no right is being violated in the process.
My ministry together with the United Nations for High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR) we have embarked on voluntary repatriation of refugees which is a very big milestone that has been registered as far as issues of migrants is concerned,” He explained
The second regional reviews of implementation of the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration summit that is scheduled for 8th to 10th October, 2024 has brought together over 200 delegates from different African countries.
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