"We are rather satisfied with the level of cooperation with Russia on the issue of readmission. Russia and the EU have been cooperating on the legal issues and on domestic affairs for many years, with a particular attention on immigration topics and asylum providing," Usackas told a conference.
According to the official, the bloc is "interested in the exchange of good practices" with Russia and is ready to share its experience on the issue of refugees.
"Our cooperation with Russia on the issues of migration has been and still is mutually beneficial. We hope, it will continue being necessary in future, " he added.
The ambassador said that Russia and the 28-nation bloc were cooperating in the sphere of border security and expressed hope that these ties would be strengthened.
"The EU border agency Frontex is already actively cooperating with the Russian Federal Security Service's border agency and this tradition should continue, when the European Border and Coast Guard Agency starts its operations," Usackas added.
Europe is currently facing a major refugee crisis, with hundreds of thousands of migrants attempting to reach EU member states through various routes, including via Italy, Greece, Turkey and Balkan countries. Despite Brussels' efforts to curb the influx of undocumented migrants, many people still continue attempts to reach the European bloc.
