Ankara denies media reports on alleged talks between Türkiye, Britain on refugees
Building of Presidency of Migration Management. (AA Photo)
The Turkish Presidency of Migration Management denied British media claims of an alleged agreement or discussions between Türkiye and the United Kingdom regarding illegal immigrants.
The agency issued a statement clarifying media reports suggesting the U.K. planned agreements with Türkiye and other nations to reduce illegal migration.
Official statement denies allegations
In its statement, the Directorate emphasized that no such negotiations or agreements exist between the two countries.
Press release regarding false claims in some media outlets that “the UK is planning to make agreements with some countries, including Türkiye, to reduce the number of illegal immigrants coming to the country
Presidency of Migration Management
“There is absolutely no agreement or discussion between Türkiye and the UK as alleged in media reports,” the statement read.
The clarification was issued following claims that the UK aimed to address the growing number of illegal immigrants entering the country by establishing agreements with several nations, including Türkiye.
Background on media reports
Reports surfaced in international and local media suggesting that the U.K. was pursuing agreements with Türkiye to manage the flow of illegal migrants.
However, Turkish authorities have now dismissed these claims, reiterating that no such collaboration is underway.
