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and socioeconomic responses and recognizing migrants as essential partners in our collective
response.
28.
The COVID-19 crisis has underscored the need for international cooperation and of
comprehensive, human rights-based approaches to complex issues that no single country or
Government can address alone, as embodied by the Global Compact for Migration.
IV. Summary of information received on the implementation of
General Assembly resolution 74/148
A.
Albania
29.
The Government reported on legislative and policy initiatives taken to build a stronger
and more cohesive migration policy. A number of laws had been passed and amended and
the Government was in the process of formulating a comprehensive national strategy on
migration.
30.
There had been an expansion in the protection of the rights of migrants, who were
guaranteed all the fundamental rights and freedoms set forth in the Constitution.
31.
Measures had been taken to ensure the protection of migrants in situations of
vulnerability, including persons with disabilities and victims of trafficking, to ensure that the
best interests of the child were met and to provide for family reunification.
32.
The Government also reported on cooperation efforts with the European Union and
neighbouring States to ensure greater regional cohesion and coherence on matters related to
migration.
B.
Azerbaijan
33.
The Government affirmed its commitment to ensuring the protection of human rights,
including those of migrants.
34.
Steps had recently been taken to expand protections of migrants in vulnerable
situations, including by expanding the categories of migrants eligible for refugee status and
by expanding the protections available to those who are granted refugee status.
35.
The Government was engaging in international cooperation to support and reintegrate
citizens of Azerbaijan returning from other States.
36.
Although Azerbaijan did not have a specific procedure for identifying missing
migrants, it guaranteed free access to information, including information regarding migrants.
37.
In 2019, the State Migration Service had prepared a draft national strategy on
migration incorporating the aims of the Global Compact for Migration.
C.
Bangladesh
38.
The Government reported on its efforts to promote and protect the human rights of all
migrants through national laws and policies and through international and regional
cooperation.
39.
The Government worked with host States to ensure the protection of the rights and
safety of Bangladeshi migrant workers in vulnerable situations, paying particular attention to
the needs of women migrants. It had also enacted specific policies to protect migrant workers
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
40.
Identifying missing migrants and ensuring access to information and justice for their
families were part of a complex process linked to smuggling and trafficking. The Government
emphasized the importance of international cooperation in these efforts.
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