The Ministry State for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs has launched presidential initiative " Survival Boats" to curb the risks of illegal migration as part of a media awareness campaign across the governorates.

Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptians' Expatriates Nabila Makram said in statements Monday that that the campaign started from Fayoum governorate.

Makram had said in previous statements the 'Survival Boats' initiative, launched by President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi, has contributed to the success of combating illegal emigration along Egyptian shores.

Egypt's efforts in this respect have been greatly praised, she added.