Minister of National Security of Azerbaijan, general-lieutenant Eldar Mahmudov has met a delegation being on a visit in the country headed by the General Director of the International Organization For migration Brunson McKinley.

Informing visitors about the processes proceeding in region, present conditions and arising various threats, minister E. Mahmudov has noted, that growth of the facts of the international terrorism, illegal circulation of drugs, illegal migration and other dangerous displays of the transnational organized crime causes serious concern all over the world. He has brought to attention of visitors, that in this connection the Ministry of National Security carries out adequate measures.

Having concerned the problem of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, minister of National Security has noted, that occupied territories of the country, and also a 130-kilometer site adjoining on Iran are outside of the control and that this factor represents serious threat for safety not only of Azerbaijan, but also all Europe. Such situation creates favorable conditions for illegal migration and drugs trafficking, he stressed.

Minister Mahmudov has noted, that Azerbaijan quickly developing from the economic point of view where are established civil and democratic principles, steady stability, involves not only foreign businessmen, but also illegal migrants, he has emphasized importance of acceptance in this connection purposeful adequate measures.

Having thanked for the detailed information, Mr. Brunson McKinley has told, that he regards Azerbaijan especially, has concerned intensive positive changes in Republic. He told, that the migratory problems are solved in the country at state level. The guest also has noted importance of creation of global system and common database, connected with biometric measurements, carrying out of discussions in this direction, and also an opportunity of rendering to Azerbaijan financial support within the “Program of the assistance for voluntary returning of migrants”.

At meeting, also discussed were other questions of mutual interest.