Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia pledge to continue their joint efforts to combat illegal migration into the European Union. The leaders recognize the success of their efforts in reducing the number of migrants entering the EU through the Balkan route. They emphasize the need for more EU funds to support their efforts. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban highlights the importance of assessing asylum applications before allowing entry into the EU and suggests setting up hotspots in safe countries for migrants as a potential solution. The number of illegal crossings in the western Balkans has decreased by 79% compared to the previous year.