On September 25, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau led a discussion on migration reform at the United Nations General Assembly. The event, titled "The Global Refugee and Asylum System: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It," brought together high-level representatives from Panama, Liberia, Bangladesh, and Kosovo. Additional participants included officials from other countries, international organizations, and advocacy groups.
During the panel, participating states discussed challenges within the current international refugee and asylum system. They also considered potential solutions to address what was described as an outdated framework.
According to statements made during the event: "The event kickstarted a long-overdue international discussion on much-needed reforms to the system to stop its abuse and ensure that sovereignty and democratic accountability receive their rightful due. The Trump Administration will not allow the U.S. asylum system to be used as a backdoor method to circumvent immigration law. We are firmly committed to defending America’s borders and defending the interests of the American people."
The session marked an effort by several nations and stakeholders to begin addressing concerns about global migration policy through collaborative dialogue.
