The Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in close coordination with other units of the Ministry, effectively ensures the fight against illegal migration. In particular, over the last days, 33 citizens of various countries were deported from Georgia.

Some of the foreign citizens left Georgia voluntarily, while others were forcibly deported as a result of measures taken by the Migration Department employees. The deported persons were banned from entering the country in accordance with the acting legislation.

According to the agency, citizens of India, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Pakistan, China, Iran, Bangladesh, Iraq, Russia, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan were deported.

The Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia is the body responsible for combating illegal migration within the country. One of its competencies is to identify and expel foreign citizens who are in Georgia without legal grounds.