Strengthening international cooperation in border management. That is the goal of this annual conference, which brings together representatives from partner countries, EU institutions, and international organizations each year.
The Netherlands plays an important leading role in stimulating dialogue and knowledge sharing on migration and border management within the European Union to establish broad partnerships. During the conference, the Dutch commitment to border management was emphasized:
- stronger external border management and innovation;
- better cooperation with third countries;
- more effective return;
- more digitization and information exchange.
Minister Van Weel: “The challenges in border management are significant. We must tackle irregular migration and cross-border crime while simultaneously investing in more returns. Therefore, it is good to come together with so many countries today to share our knowledge and strengthen cooperation.”
Among others, the introduction of the European Asylum and Migration Pact, the Entry/Exit System (EES), and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) were discussed. This took place during interactive panel discussions and workshops. There was also room to discuss new technological developments, such as digital border control systems and data sharing between countries. Attention was also given to the role of training and education of border guards.
Background of the Conference
The International Border Management Conference has been an annual event since 2018 that brings together professionals and experts worldwide in the field of border management. It is organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). Previous editions were held in Turkey (2023) and Tunisia (2024).
