R E S O L U T I O N
CONCERNING THE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE BALTIC STATES
IN THE REGULATION OF IMMIGRATION AND REPATRIATION PROCESSES
After the restoration of independence of the Baltic States
and the withdrawal of occupation troops, the character of
migration underwent essential changes. During the years of
occupation the uncontrolled and artificial migration from the
former Soviet Union created an undesirable and, in certain
places, even a critical ethnic situation which potentially
endangeres the national identity and integrity, the protection of
civil and social rights of the population and the sovereignty of
the Baltic States.
The Baltic States should continue to strengthen the legal
basis for controlling the migration processes and should strive
for the harmonisation of the relevant laws to the analogous
European legal acts.
The Baltic Assembly recommends to Baltic Council of
Ministers:
1. To develop common legal standards and actions in the
resolution of the problems of migration, repatriation, and the
status of foreigners.
2. To develop joint communications and information systems
between the border and customs services for efficient and
coordinated control of borders with other states.
Vilnius,13 November 1994