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Britain, France agree greater cooperation on Channel crossings by migrants

Migrants push a smuggling boat into the water as they embark on the beach of Gravelines, near Dunkirk, northern France on October 12, 2022, in an attempt to cross the English Channel. AFP - SAMEER AL-DOUMY

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron in their first call since Sunak took office agreed on Friday on greater cooperation to prevent migrants crossing the Channel, the British government said.

A UK PM's office spokesperson said the leaders were "committed to deepening our partnership to deter deadly journeys across the Channel that benefit organised criminals".

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