SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 9 December (EUROPA PRESS) –
The president of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo, secured the backing of parliamentary groups, with the exception of Vox, along with councils, city halls, and NGOs on Monday. This support aims to advocate for the reform of immigration law at the upcoming Conference of Presidents this Friday, which seeks to mandate the transfer of migrant minors to other autonomous communities.
In a concise statement at the conclusion of the ‘Canary Migration Pact’ meeting, he expressed his contentment with the islands presenting “a unified voice” at the summit, despite the existence of “legitimate differences” among political parties due to their varying viewpoints.
“This is the Canarian approach to collaboration, and I wish to express my gratitude,” he remarked, noting that the Canary Islands are in a unique position “in the state of isolation and vulnerability” they currently face, to advocate for the welfare and best interests of children and individuals fleeing hunger and violence.
According to Clavijo, the “coordinated” efforts of all public administrations to tackle the immigration challenge generates a sense of “pride, great motivation, and significant energy.” “I simply want to extend my thanks to everyone for the remarkable generosity with which they are addressing this issue,” he concluded.
(An extension will follow)
