UN chief calls for seizing current opportunity to make peace in Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for seizing the current available opportunity to attain peace in war-torn Syria, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

The UN chief made the remarks at a meeting with Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour in Jordan, in which he said in spite of limited resources in Jordan and its small economy, the country has been taking positive stances regarding the regional developments.

"We are working in a collaborate form with Jordan to help support the country's needs to provide services to the Syrian refugees," said the UN chief.

Ban said the United Nations will continue to support Jordan to alleviate the pressure imposed by the influx of a large number of Syrian refugees to the country.

"The current support from the international community is insufficient to meet the needs of Syrian refugees in Jordan. The donor countries need to do more for Jordan and for the refugees," said the UN official, stressing the need for continued efforts to reach a political solution in Syria.

On the Palestinian issue, the UN chief stressed on the need for exerting efforts to reach a tangible and lasting solution, stressing the key role Jordan plays in preserving the sacred holy sites in Jerusalem.

The Jordanian premier reviewed the challenges Jordan is facing in light of hosting some 1.3 million Syrians refugees. He said the pressure is mounting on Jordan amidst shortage of international community's support. Endit