A discussion was held on the integration of foreigners living in the country

A meeting has been held between the members of the Public Council under the State Migration Service (SMS) and representatives of the International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).

Chairman of the Public Council Azer Allahverenov reported on the activities of the civil society institution he represents in connection with the integration of foreigners living in the country into the local society. A. Allahverenov noted the importance of managing such activities carried out by various individual partners in a centralized mannerand on the basis of a single concept.

Lamiya Rzayeva-Ahmadli, Project Officer of the ICMPD informed about the “Integration Program for Migrants and Refugees Living in Azerbaijan" announced by the SMS and ICMPD within the framework of the “Support to the Implementation of the Mobility Partnership with Azerbaijan (MOBİLAZE 2)” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the organization she represents. It was noted that within the one-year program the necessary support will be provided to foreigners willing to integrate into Azerbaijani society to use the social services provided in the field of language skills, health care, education, employment and other areas.

Deputy Chief of the Migration Policy and Legal Support Head Department of the State Migration Service Kayan Hajiyev, who also took part in the meeting, mentioned the interest in the integration of foreigners and stateless persons into Azerbaijani society, and brought to the attention the work done in this direction in our country.

At the interactive event, exchange of views was conducted on the issues to ensure effective integration of foreigners into the local society.