“The number of illegal migrants in Azerbaijan is insignificant.” The head of the State Migration Service (HMS) Vusal Huseynov was told to reporters.
He said that the number of migrants in the country is 142 thousand, the number of illegal migrants ranges from 3-4 thousand: “A very small number of people are placed in the centers of detention. Currently, the number of people placed in the centers of civil service content is less than 10 “.
Vusal Huseynov also clarified from which countries the most illegal migrants: “Most among illegal migrants are citizens of neighboring states and countries of Southeast Asia. There are currently some growth in connection with the illegal migration of Ukrainian citizens. More than 8,200 citizens of Ukraine lives Azerbaijan. But I can’t say anything in connection with the number of illegal migrants from Ukraine. These persons are currently not considered illegal migrants. Because if they cannot return to their country in connection with the current situation, to It needs to be treated differently. The number of illegal migrants from Ukraine is very few. “
The head of the service noted that benefits will be applied to migrants from Ukraine: “Corresponding measures are taken so that citizens of Ukraine can come to Azerbaijan legally. In this regard, softening is provided”.
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