Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling

Politics - PM of Canada

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"We, the Leaders of the G7, are committed to intensifying our fight against drug trafficking.

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Partner countries of the G7, Brazil and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration.

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Global drug trafficking has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by record levels of production, the adaptability of organised crime groups and the rise of global demand.

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We recognise that tackling this transnational organised crime is fundamental for safeguarding our societies, the health of our population, our economic prosperity and for global security.

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International cooperation is key to support national efforts to address this threat.

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"We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our enduring efforts to prevent and counter the smuggling of migrants.

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Taking stock of the G7 Leaders' statements adopted in Apulia in 2024 and Kananaskis in 2025, we renew our commitment to preventing, countering and dismantling organised criminal networks that profit from the smuggling of migrants, the trafficking in persons and other related crimes, as well as to disrupt the business models of organised criminal enterprises.

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Partner countries of the G7, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration.Migrant smuggling and human trafficking constitute serious transnational crimes that erode the sovereign right of States to control their borders and expose smuggled and trafficked persons to life-threatening risks.

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