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Jordan urges continued aid to cope with pressure of Syrian refugees

Xinhua, November 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Jordan on Monday called for increased aid from the international community so it can cope with the pressure of rising numbers of Syrian refugees, reported the state-run Petra news agency.

The remarks were made by Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh during a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration, Anne C. Richard, as both sides considered the impact of Syrian refugees as well as regional issues.

Judeh summarized the challenges facing Jordan in the health, education, water and energy fields, stressing the need for the international community to shoulder its responsibility in supporting Jordan so it can continue to provide aid to over 1.4 million Syrian refugees in the country.

The international community needs to honor the commitments and pledges it made to Jordan to enable the country to cope with the large number of Syrian refugees, he added.

He stressed the need for a political solution to the crisis in Syria, saying that any solution must be inclusive of all Syrians.

Richard stressed support to Jordan, highlighting its key role in regional issues.

The U.S. official added that Jordan is a key player in regional stability, and expressed appreciation for its aid toward Syrian refugees. Endit