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Revised December, 2024 – Resource, Directorate General of Migration Management Turkey.
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PROVINCIAL ORGANISATION ON FOREIGNERS AND INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION UPDATE
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Directorate General for Migration Management launched Provincial Organisation in the meeting held on 19-20 September in Ankara with the participation of Deputy Governors of 81 Provinces.
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The meeting started at 9.30 a.m. on 19 September, and lasted for two days. During the meeting, representatives from international organisations and General Director of Migration Management Atilla Toros and other migration experts gave information. In the opening ceremony, the Undersecretary of Ministry of Interior Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu gave a speech, as well. Shortly after the briefings and meetings, the works already performed or to be performed for the operation of Migration Directorates in 81 provinces were reviewed.
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Turkey adopted Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection (YUKK) with the aim of managing migrations movements and developing migration strategy, and the mentioned law was published in the Official Gazette No. 28615. Directorate General for Migration Management, responsible for migration management, was established by the Law as affiliated to the Ministry of Interior.