 I think it is fitting to reflect for a moment on what migration means for our world. In doing so, I want to point out something. We have never lived in a world without migration. There are different theories about how humans came to be on this planet. One thing we can all agree on, however, is that we have always moved. We have always migrated. This has happened in response to the circumstances around us. Migration is part of our humanity. It would not be possible to make it disappear. Nor should we want to. It has enriched our society. It has allowed composers, artists and writers to advance their crafts. It has seen researchers and scientists explore new terrains and exchange ideas towards groundbreaking ceremonies. It has influenced and enriched cousins, cultures and languages. Without it, our world would be a lot less colorful. However, while migration is as old as we are, how it's happening is new. The planet is now home to more people, and when there are more people, there are more chances that these people will move and migrate. In fact, there are now 244 million international migrants in the world. Another development which has affected migration trends is technology. Information and communication technology is changing every part of the migration process, from the decision to move to a life in a new community. What we are currently grappling with is how to react and adapt to these new trends. We've done some good work, but we need to do better.