Source: Bureau of Immigration
BI, Australia lumagda sa MOA
Nakatutok sa kooperasyon sa migration mgmt, border control
LUMAGDA ang Bureau of Immigration (BI) sa memorandum of understanding (MOU) kasama ang Australian government na nakatutok sa kooperasyon sa migration management at border control.
“This agreement marks a pivotal moment in our bilateral relations. By working closely with the Australian Department of Home Affairs, we are strengthening our commitment to better migration management and regional security,” saad ni BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco
Layun ng MOU na paigtingin pa ang practical cooperation at suporta sa regional efforts upang ayusin ang nga lehitimong biyahe.
Kapwa naman nangako ang dalawang panig ng pagtutulungan para paikliin ang mga proseso para maiwasan ang illegal migration.
“Our collaboration will help deter terrorist movements, combat people smuggling, and address transnational crimes,” giit ni Tansingco.
Nakasaad sa MOU na pinapayagan ang dalawang gobyerno na magkaroon ng mutual interest at responsibility.
“This agreement sets the stage for ongoing cooperation in identifying, preventing, and prosecuting organizers of trafficking and escorts of irregular migrants,” saad ni Tansingco.
Bahagi ng MOU ang pagpapalitan ng intelligence information sa kasalukuyang modi operandi, kabilang ang operating procedures, transit routes, at travel modes.
“Sharing intelligence is crucial in our joint efforts to combat illegal activities and enhance border security,” diin ni Tansingco.
Ang MOU ay bahagi ng Philippines-Australia Plan of Action (POA) 2023-2026 na nagdedeklara ng suporta sa Joint Declaration na nilagdaan ni Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr noong September 8, 2023.
“The Plan of Action provides a clear roadmap to implement the commitments outlined in the Joint Declaration, reinforcing our strategic partnership with Australia,” diin ni Tansingco.
