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Greece in Talks with Syria on Repatriation of Syrian Nationals
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Greece in Talks with Syria on Repatriation of Syrian Nationals

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum met with a Syrian delegation to discuss migration and repatriation.
  • The talks focused on safe, voluntary, and sustainable return of Syrian nationals.
  • The meeting explored prospects for cooperation between Greece and Syria on these issues.

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, held discussions with a delegation from Syria's transitional government, focusing on critical issues of migration, asylum, and repatriation. The meeting, held at the ministry, involved an extensive exchange of views regarding the potential for the safe, voluntary, and sustainable return of Syrian citizens to their homeland.

The talks underscored Greece's commitment to addressing migration challenges through cooperative international efforts. The emphasis on voluntary and sustainable repatriation reflects a policy aimed at managing refugee flows while respecting the rights and dignity of displaced individuals.

This dialogue signifies a step towards potential collaboration between Greece and Syria on managing the return of Syrian nationals. The discussions are expected to pave the way for future agreements and practical measures to facilitate returns, contingent on the evolving situation in Syria and international cooperation frameworks.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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