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DOI: International cooperation among countries in combating irregular migration
Xolmirzayeva Shoxista Arziqul qizi , Doctoral student at Tashkent State University of Law, UzbekistanAbstract
Irregular migration poses serious challenges to national security, economic stability, and human rights across the world. No single country can effectively manage or combat irregular migration on its own. This article explores how countries engage in international cooperation to address irregular migration through legal frameworks, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and collaboration with international organizations. The study emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility and coordinated action in promoting safe, orderly, and legal migration worldwide and also this article analyzes the international cooperation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in combating irregular migration, the existing legal frameworks, and ongoing measures. Particular attention is paid to regional and global cooperation mechanisms, bilateral and multilateral agreements, as well as cooperation with international organizations.
Keywords
Irregular migration, international cooperation, global security
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