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<p>FCO officials, in collaboration with other government departments – including Home
Office (Border Force) and the National Crime Agency – are working closely with their
French counterparts to tackle irregular migration. UK and French ministers have spoken
about the issue of Channel crossings on a number of occasions, and senior level engagement
is ongoing to develop a joint approach to the issue. The Home Secretary is due to
meet his French counterpart in the coming weeks. The UK and France are committed to
addressing illegal migration as set out in the Sandhurst Treaty and we are working
jointly to stop the crossings by small boats and avoid loss of life.</p>
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