It will become even more important in view of European approaches on how to deal with the demographic change in Europe and political asylum, illegal and economic migration respectively.

The representatives of Arab liberal parties presented the network's programmatic principles for a liberal Arab migration policy to liberal members of the European Parliament.

The document as stipulated by the Network of Arab Liberals - the so called Tunis principles on "Migration and Development" - are an "extremely important and a remarkable achievement", commented President Neyts.

During the meeting both parties expressed an interest to continue the dialogue on this important matter and this document could serve as a working basis for such a cooperation.