At the G7 summit in Canada, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposed tying visa applications for foreign nationals to their countries' cooperation in accepting returned asylum seekers. He hinted at a more transactional approach, potentially placing stricter visa conditions on nations that do not assist in preventing migration towards Europe and the UK. Starmer noted current return agreements with 11 countries and indicated a desire to expand these strategies to further reduce irregular arrivals. Discussions with leaders from France, Italy, and Germany on strengthening existing migration tools were also highlighted.
Starmer emphasized the UK will adopt more transactional visa policies aligned with countries' cooperation in accepting returned asylum seekers and preventive measures.
The Prime Minister believes that enhancing visa conditions is essential for those nations not aiding in controlling migration towards Europe, reducing irregular arrivals.
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