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Initiative franco-maltese on the Aquarius

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English – Published on August 14, 2018

Topic : International development and francophonie

At the initiative of Malta and France, several member States of the european Union – Spain, Portugal, Germany and Luxembourg – have agreed to allow the disembarkation is quick and safe of persons rescued at sea through the Aquarius and the year of effective solidarity for the reception of persons in need of protection.

France welcomes the humanitarian gesture of the exceptional Malta, and the effort of solidarity of the partners involved in this european solution concrete that our country has building permits for more than 250 exiles rescued at sea. The OFPRA will be on site in the coming days, to accommodate 60 persons in need of protection. This solution was found on an ad hoc basis and voluntary, in a spirit of responsibility and solidarity, according to the european approach to co-op that we have advocated consistently. The solution adopted is in conformity with the european co-operation, the law of the sea and humanitarian principles.

The decision was made once again in a context of humanitarian emergency, and demonstrates the importance of a mechanism that is sustainable and sustainable in order to avoid crises with repetition, in a context of declining irregular migration flows in the central Mediterranean. France, with its partners, will make proposals in the coming weeks for the implementation of an effective response so that everyone takes its responsibilities for rescue, disembarkation and solidarity.

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