Sunak ‘putting tackling illegal migration top of the agenda’ at European summit
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak is seeking to put “tackling illegal migration top of the international agenda” at a gathering of European leaders in Moldova. Mr Sunak tweeted: “I’m meeting European leaders in Moldova today, putting tackling illegal migration top of the international agenda. “This global issue requires collaboration and the UK is taking the lead.” The Times reported that Britain would also target Turkey and Bulgaria as part of efforts to tackle small boats crossing the Channel, with the paper saying Border Force had evidence that Turkey had become a main hub for the manufacture of the dinghies used. “The UK will be at the heart of this international effort to stop the boats and defend our national security.” In attending the Chisinau summit, Mr Sunak was following in the footsteps of predecessor Liz Truss, who made time to attend the first meeting in the Czech Republic last October during her short-lived premiership.
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