Rinkēvičs: alongside operation Vilkatis, long-term solutions needed to curb illegal migration

Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that beyond the ongoing operation Vilkatis, long-term solutions are required to limit illegal migration. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.

At the press conference, the president briefed the prime minister on his visit to Latvia's eastern border, which took place on Monday. No further details about the visit or specific long-term measures were disclosed in the statement.

Operation Vilkatis is the current measure aimed at controlling the situation at the state border in connection with illegal migration. The president's call suggests that existing measures are seen as insufficient to address the long-term challenge, pointing to a need for a broader, systemic approach to the issue.