Statement of the Riigikogu "On the UN Global Migration Framework"
Estonia · Riigikogu · 19 November 2018
The statement states that the UN Global Migration Framework is a legally non-binding cooperation framework, which has also been emphasized by the Chancellor of the Republic of Estonia. This is a declaration jointly negotiated by the UN member states, which gives us the opportunity to improve international cooperation in the field of migration, including preventing illegal migration and combating human trafficking and smuggling, as well as protecting the rights of Estonian people in foreign countries. Global The migration framework emphasizes the fundamental principle that every country has the sovereign right to shape its own migration policy in accordance with international law. The statement outlines the principles of the Global Migration Framework, which the Riigikogu supports. The Riigikogu expresses its conviction that the objectives of the Framework contribute to the fight against illegal migration and its reduction, mitigating, among other things, the negative consequences for its victims. Estonia The Riigikogu of the Republic supports the adoption of the UN Global Migration Framework.