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Detailed explanation-1: -The United Nations General Assembly officially endorsed the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration on Wednesday, a non-binding agreement adopted in Marrakech on 10 December by 164 Member States, and described by UN chief António Guterres as a “roadmap to prevent suffering and chaos”.

Detailed explanation-2: -A total of 164 countries among the 193 U.N.

Detailed explanation-3: -In terms of the place of birth of international migrants, 18 million people came from India, the country with the highest number of migrants in the world last year.

Detailed explanation-4: -In September 2016 the General Assembly decided, through the adoption of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, to develop a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pact was agreed by all 193 members, except the United States, in July. But at the ceremony to adopt the text on 10 December, only 164 countries formally adopted it. Among those who refused to adopt the deal - in addition to the United States - were Hungary, Austria, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Chile and Australia.