Triton will not replace Mare Nostrum, says Frontex chief
(AGI) Rome, Oct 16 - The Triton operation that Frontex is dueto start on Nov. 1 will not replace Italy's Mare Nostrum rescueoperation, said the agency's Executive Director Gil AriasFernandez. The European border monitoring agency Frontex will"launch Triton independently of the fate of Mare Nostrum",whose closure or reduction is entirely up to the Italianauthorities, Mr Fernandez said. "Border control and managementis the competence of the States. Frontex helps Member Statesbut does not replace them", he added. (AGI) . .
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