In the discussion on illegal immigration at the European Council meeting, Prime Minister Mitsotakis reportedly noted that it is positive that the EU is converging on the position of strict border security.

Greece has always supported the need for strict border security and has done so and it is positive that the EU is now converging on this position.

He stressed the importance of cooperation with third countries – he cited the example of Turkey and underlined that the next challenge to which the EU must respond is the obligation to accept the return of those who are not entitled to asylum.