Eswatini seeks UK help on border security
Minister Shakantu met with UK Minister Turley to discuss managing migration and asylum seekers.
Eswatini's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Senator Pholile Shakantu, met with United Kingdom Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum, The Rt Hon Anna Turley MP, in Mbabane to discuss strengthening border security and asylum processes. The Kingdom of Eswatini is experiencing an increase in refugees and asylum seekers and seeks to manage the situation proactively.
The two ministers explored cooperation in managing migration fairly, orderly, and securely, including sharing experiences, improving asylum processes, combating human trafficking, and enhancing information sharing. Eswatini aims to strengthen its laws, policies, systems, and controls to safeguard national security and uphold human dignity while meeting international obligations.
Senator Shakantu also observed proceedings in the UK Parliament during her visit. The discussions highlighted Eswatini's commitment to its friendship with the United Kingdom and its desire to deepen cooperation on these critical issues.
Why it mattersEswatini is strengthening its laws, policies, and controls to manage an increase in refugees and asylum seekers, following talks with the United Kingdom.