<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The number of migrants heading to the European Union from Africa has grown to such an extent that standard border control and illegal immigrant management policies are no longer sufficient for dealing with the issue. These migratory flows have numerous different origins, but for the most part fit the profile of economic migration from underdeveloped regions or war zones. Most of these conflicts began with events that the international community tolerated, justified or even actively supported through misguided policies, as was the case with the Arab Spring, the Libyan conflict, the situation in the Middle East and the problems in the Horn of Africa.  Does the Commission not believe that an international forum, expanded to include non-EU Member States,is required to manage these waves of migration, and to ensure a fair distribution of the refugees?   Many economically developed countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in particular, may be more suited to receiving those entitled to asylum, due to common religious and cultural beliefs. The United States, undoubtedly a principal player in international politics and bearing at least some responsibility for many events on the global stage, should be required to play a role in caring for these refugees.   Does the Commission not believe that establishing such a forum would help to promote cooperative action and provide a template for future policies for international intervention?"
Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number.
Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics
2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties
3 = Health
4 = Agriculture and Fisheries
5 = Labour, employment and pensions
6 = Education
7 = Environment
8 = Energy
9 = Immigration
10 = Transportation
12 = Law and Crime
13 = Social welfare
14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning
15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues
16 = Defence
17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues
18 = Foreign trade
19 = International affairs and foreign aid
20 = Governance and government
21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues
23 = Culture and media
[/INST]. Answer = [9]. </s>
The number of migrants heading to the European Union from Africa has grown to such an extent that standard border control and illegal immigrant management policies are no longer sufficient for dealing with the issue. These migratory flows have numerous different origins, but for the most part fit the profile of economic migration from underdeveloped regions or war zones. Most of these conflicts began with events that the international community tolerated, justified or even actively supported through misguided policies, as was the case with the Arab Spring, the Libyan conflict, the situation in the Middle East and the problems in the Horn of Africa.  Does the Commission not believe that an international forum, expanded to include non-EU Member States,is required to manage these waves of migration, and to ensure a fair distribution of the refugees?   Many economically developed countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in particular, may be more suited to receiving those entitled to asylum, due to common religious and cultural beliefs. The United States, undoubtedly a principal player in international politics and bearing at least some responsibility for many events on the global stage, should be required to play a role in caring for these refugees.   Does the Commission not believe that establishing such a forum would help to promote cooperative action and provide a template for future policies for international intervention?