Greece Takes Over ICMPD Chairmanship from Türkiye: Reorientation of Migration Partnerships

PeopleOther ♦ Published: February 20, 2024; 10:55 ♦ (Vindobona)

At a ceremony in Brussels, the chairmanship of the steering group of the International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) was handed over from Türkiye to Greece. Under the motto "A holistic approach to balanced migration partnerships", high-level representatives came together to discuss the future direction of migration policy.

Turkey has handed over the chairmanship of the steering group of the International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) to Greece. / Picture: © Vindobona.org

In his speech, Turkish Ambassador Faruk Kaymakcı, Permanent Representative to the EU, praised Turkey's achievements during its Presidency in 2023 and emphasized the country's important role in migration management. He also emphasized the fruitful dialogue and cooperation between Türkiye and Greece and wished his successor a successful presidency.

Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas,…