British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to actively combat illegal migrants who cross the English Channel.
The office noted that it is urgent to increase joint efforts to prevent these deadly crossings of the strait, the parties will do everything in their power to stop gangs that endanger people's lives, reports TASS.
The importance of cooperation in this matter with Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as with partners on the continent, is also noted.
Migrants are constantly trying to cross the English Channel to reach the UK. Here they are attracted by the social program, the possibility of obtaining refugee status and cash benefits.