Medvedev urged to introduce biometric control over the entry of migrants

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev called for the introduction of a system of biometric control over the entry of migrants at all checkpoints of the country as soon as possible. According to him, if there are gaps in the system and different regimes operate, then control will be less effective. Medvedev commented on the report of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at a meeting of the Security Council Commission on Migration Policy.

We need to continue digitizing borders so that there are no half of borders in one mode and half in another, so that the same regime is in place, so that we can see all those who entered, left, know their biometric data and see their movement. We have money for this, said Mr. Sobyanin (quoted by RIA Novosti).

Dmitry Medvedev wrote in Max that Moscow’s measures “allow to ensure stability in the labor market and have a positive impact on the level of offenses committed.” He added that the experience of the capital can be used in other regions of Russia.