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<p>Frontex has recently reported that the technical resources provided by the Member
States to Operation Triton include: 2 Fixed Wing Aircraft, 1 Helicopter, 2 Open Shore
Patrol Vessels, 6 Coastal Patrol Vessels and 1 Coast Patrol Boat. We understand that
this provision of technical resource fully meets the request made to Frontex for assistance
by Italy, the host state of this Operation.<br><br>To date, Operation Triton has intercepted
thousands of migrants in the Central Mediterranean, both directly and through cooperation
with Italy’s national search and rescue efforts, bringing those intercepted safely
to the EU. While the UK is not able to join Frontex, we continue to support Operation
Triton through the deployment of UK experts. To date we have met all Frontex requests,
and made clear our willingness to consider any further requests for support of this
kind. <br><br>The recent deaths in the Mediterranean are a further tragic reminder
of the great risks migrants take when they attempt the perilous journey to reach Europe
across the Mediterranean. Like our counterparts across the European Union, the UK
wishes to find the best way to prevent tragedies of this kind. Unfortunately, in the
open sea, no amount of vessels and surveillance can ensure a safe passage.</p><p>
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