Immigration min., Italian amb. tackle illegal immigration control

CAIRO - 16 January 2018: Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram discussed with Italian Ambassador in Cairo Giampaolo Cantini illegal immigration control and combating human trafficking.

A press statement released by the Italian Embassy in Cairo Tuesday said the Italian authorities value Egypt's efforts in countering illegal immigration, stressing Italy's keenness on boosting the productive role of the Egyptian expat community in Italy.

The embassy also works on providing job opportunities to the Egyptian youth, especially in the governorates that have high migration rates, the statement read.