1997: ratification of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.
2003: ratification of the 2000 Protocol on Smuggling of Migrants.
2004: ratification of the 2000 Protocol on Trafficking in Persons.
The main ministries in charge of migration affairs:
Ministry of Interior: Together with its subordinate authorities it is the main body dealing with migration affairs, namely immigration (entry, residence); the reception of asylum seekers and the asylum procedure; border management and irregular migration; return and readmission.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: in charge of visa and consular affairs; relations with third countries; development cooperation with countries of origin and transit of migration.
Ministry of Culture: in charge of socio-economic integration.
Ministry of Welfare: in charge of access to the labour market, social security, children's and family rights.
Ministry of Education and Science: in charge of access to education.
Ministry of Health: in charge of public health policy, access to health care.