Budapest, Hungary: The 7th ministerial of Budapest Process was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2024, in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It brought together ministers and high-level representatives from over 50 countries, the European Commission, and international organisations.
The ministerial meeting of the countries participating in the “Budapest Process” was held in Hungary, within which the declaration of ministers and the action plan for its implementation for 2025-2030 years were adopted.
A Georgian delegation headed by First Deputy Minister of Justice Tamar Tkeshelashvili participated in the conference of ministers. The delegation talked about the issues envisaged by the declaration of ministers at the event and emphasized the importance of cooperation between countries in migration management at both global and regional levels.
Ambassador Emergency and Plenipotentiary to Hungary Tamar Liluashvili attended the Georgian delegation, and representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs of Georgia attended the conference of ministers.
The ministers’ declaration and action plans cover issues such as preventing and combating illegal migration, developing legal migration opportunities, migrant repatriation and sustainable reintegration, utilizing the positive effects of migration for development, and international protection and integration.
Over 50 countries participated in the “Budapest Process,” and more than ten international organizations’ partners developed the declaration and action plan.
By receiving the document, the operational priorities in the region for the next five years were determined.
Budapest Process: 7th ministerial of Budapest Process
The 2024 Budapest Process Ministerial Declaration is accompanied by the “Call for Action 2025-2030,” which focuses on six key priorities: Prevent irregular migration and fight against migrant smuggling, reinforcing cooperation in border management, criminal investigations, and prosecutions.
The Budapest Process was launched in 1993. Over the last thirty years, participating states in Europe and Asia, as well as other stakeholders, have recognized it as an excellent tool for identifying and addressing evolving migration challenges.
