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<p>The purpose of this NATO activity is to provide monitoring, surveillance, and reconnaissance
(MSR) of the Aegean migration routes to cue Turkish and Greek coastguards and Frontex
(the EU’s border management agency) to intercept the migrant boats and disrupt the
business model of illegal migration</p><p><br>If UK vessels encounter migrants in
distress at sea, they will be rescued in accordance with international obligations
and arrangements made for them to be returned to land. The choice of destination will
be guided by international law and consideration for the safety of the migrants</p><p><br>The
UK will act at all times in accordance with its obligations under domestic and international
law. Turkey has agreed that rescued migrants who have travelled from Turkey can be
returned to Turkey. We are co-ordinating our approach with our NATO Allies as well
as with Frontex.</p>
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