Michael Tomlinson, Britain's secretary of state for countering illegal migration, said: “Accelerating expulsions is a key part of our plan to stop people coming or staying here illegally. Bangladesh is a valued partner and it is fantastic that we are strengthening our relations with them on this and many other issues.”
He added, “We have already seen clear evidence that these agreements have a significant impact on illegal migration. Global issues require global solutions and I look forward to working with Bangladesh and other partners to create a fairer system for all.”
The Joint Working Group also committed to continuing to facilitate legal migration through existing visa routes, enhancing cooperation on visa abuse and combating illegal migration, strengthening data sharing and building capacity.