The EU has committed 1 billion euros to Lebanon through 2027 to help manage illegal migration and combat smuggling.

Funds are allocated to reinforce Lebanon's military and security, enhance healthcare, education, and social services.

Cyprus has experienced an influx of nearly 4000 migrants from Lebanon this year, raising concerns over migration flow.

EU aid aims to stabilize Lebanon's faltering economy and ease tensions from hosting a large number of Syrian refugees.

A migration agreement has also been signed between the EU and Egypt to reduce irregular migration to Europe.