Addressing a conference to review the implementationof the GCM in Hanoi on December 13, the official underlined that the dialogue and comprehensive cooperation on internationalmigration has become more urgent and important than ever in the context of theincreasing number of international migrants and the complicated situation ofhuman trafficking in the world.
She expressed her hope that priority issues will be identified to improvethe effectiveness of the implementation of the agreement in the coming time.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet highlighted the significance of the event, affirming that internationalmigration is always an inseparable part of the global economic, political andsocial life and is rapidly increasing in the number.
Viet praised endeavours made by ministries, agencies, andlocalities in implementing the agreement, saying that they achieved numerouspositive outcomes.
He proposeddiscussing measures to further increase legal and safe migration channels forpeople; prevent illegal migration and human trafficking; safeguardmigrants against unsafe migration traps; minimise vulnerability and protectrights and legitimate interests of migrants in the context of the alarmingtrend of online fraud.
The conference focused on reviewing theimplementation of the GCM, discussing solutions to address the rise of onlinefraud and cross-border human trafficking in recent times.
Participants also mentioned some matters thatVietnam should pay attention to in the coming time, including establishing anational database on migration, improving the ability of those working oninternational migration, and setting up support channels for Vietnamese workersabroad.
According to the UN’s forecast, the number of migrants could rise to 405 million by2050, accounting for 7% of the global population.
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With the adoption of the GCM in December 2018,countries have collectively recognised that migration is a source ofprosperity, innovation, and sustainable development in a globalisedworld./.