Today, I had a constructive meeting with PM Tsipras on security issues as well as on the migratory situation on the ground in Greece, and how the humanitarian situation can be further improved, rapidly.
All migrants must have safe shelter in appropriate reception centres.
We discussed in particular the urgent need for more dedicated facilities for unaccompanied minors, as well as appropriate protection measures including the appointment and presence of qualified staff for their protection and care.
The implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement should be accelerated by speeding up the return process, to relieve the pressure from the islands.
The EU supports and will continue to support Greece, both operationally and financially.
It is important to adequately use all EU funding available. In this context Greece will also speed up the use of the EU funding available under its national programmes.
I welcome the appointment of coordinators on the islands. I want to stress that Greece has fulfilled its obligations on registering and fingerprinting all those who arrive and has also concluded all necessary procedures for migrants to be relocated.
It is now absolutely urgent and necessary that all Member States show solidarity and speed up the rate of relocation.
Solidarity cannot come in pieces. We need to deliver on all aspects and address the refugee crisis comprehensively.
The situation in Greece is a European responsibility and requires a European response.
Migration Minister Mouzalas also attended the meeting.