On 17 September 2024, Frontex and the UNCHR (the UN Refugee Agency) signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation on border management and humanitarian protection across Europe. The agreement allows the two organisations to exchange information and expertise to promote and support effective border management.

Cooperation under the agreement will focus on capacity building and training, information sharing and coordination, and complementary communication.

The organisations will share expertise to ensure that border management is both effective and compliant with international human rights and refugee law. Communication between Frontex and the UNHCR will be enhanced to enable timely and accurate responses to border operations. Lastly, both parties will promote a consistent approach to addressing public concerns on migration, border security, and refugee protection.