Cyprus deports Pakistanis living illegally in the country

Cyprus on Tuesday deported hundreds of Pakistani national residing illegally in the country with the help of Germany.

According to a press release by the Ministry of Interior, the first Cyprus-Germany joint operation for the return of Pakistani nationals illegally residing in Cyprus was carried out “successfully” on Tuesday.

The return operation was carried out jointly with the EU border force FRONTEX, it added.

The Ministry also said it had co-operated with the migration service of the police to return “a small number” of citizens to Pakistan.

The participation of Cyprus was considered especially important and creates prospects for more returns, it also said.

Cyprus has already proceeded with agreements with a number of other European countries such as France and Belgium, with the aim of returning more illegal residents, the Ministry said.

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