Five European countries have agreed to provide official job opportunities to Pakistani citizens following a high-level conference on illegal immigration held in Warsaw.
The conference took place in the Polish capital, where interior ministers from six countries met to discuss growing concerns over irregular migration and human smuggling. Pakistan’s delegation was led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Interior ministers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Finland and Lithuania attended the meeting and represented their respective governments. The discussions focused on practical steps to curb illegal immigration and dismantle human trafficking networks that exploit vulnerable people seeking work abroad.
Participants at the conference acknowledged Pakistan’s recent measures to control illegal migration and crack down on human smuggling groups. The steps taken by Islamabad were appreciated by the European ministers, who paid tribute to Pakistan’s efforts in dealing with the issue.
According to the joint communiqué issued after the meeting, the five European countries agreed at the official level to offer employment opportunities to Pakistanis through proper and legal channels. The move is expected to create safer and more organised pathways for those seeking work in Europe, reducing the need to rely on illegal routes.
The countries also agreed to increase cooperation and improve coordination to tackle illegal immigration. It was decided that each of the six nations would appoint a focal person within their respective interior ministries to ensure better communication and timely action. The ministers agreed to adopt a coordinated strategy to deal with shared challenges in the future.
Addressing the conference, Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan currently serves as a strong wall between terrorists operating in Afghanistan and the rest of the world. He noted that Pakistan has made significant sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and continues to play a responsible role in maintaining regional security.
The interior minister said the government’s strict crackdown on human smuggling mafias had produced encouraging results. He revealed that illegal migration from Pakistan to Europe had dropped by 47 percent following decisive action against trafficking networks.
Naqvi added that Pakistan and European countries could overcome the challenge of illegal migration through mutual cooperation, information sharing and sustained joint efforts.
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