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AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Tuesday met UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih to discuss enhancing cooperation between Jordan and UNHCR and addressing challenges caused by declining financial contributions to refugee programmes, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
Safadi emphasised that providing dignified living conditions for refugees is a shared responsibility of host countries and donors, highlighting the need for continued collaboration among donor nations, host states, and UN organisations to support Syrian refugees until conditions allow for their safe, voluntary return. He added that investing in Syria’s stability and reconstruction is key to enabling voluntary repatriation and regional security. Salih praised Jordan’s humanitarian role in hosting refugees.
Also on Tuesday, Interior Minister Mazen Farrayeh met Salih to discuss mechanisms for facilitating voluntary return of Syrian refugees and ensuring necessary support for both refugees and host communities. Farrayeh highlighted the impact of the refugee influx on vital sectors, including health, education, water, and transport, while Salih expressed appreciation for Jordan’s ongoing efforts in providing essential services despite mounting challenges.
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan also met Salih to explore ways to strengthen coordination between Jordan and UNHCR. She stressed the effect of declining international funding on refugee programmes and the importance of joint efforts to conditions for the safe return of Syrian refugees. Salih acknowledged Jordan’s sustained humanitarian role and praised its commitment to refugee welfare.
The meetings were attended by UN Resident Coordinator Sheri Ritsema-Anderson, UNHCR Regional Director Rema Jamous Imseis, and UNHCR Representative to Jordan Maria Stavropoulou.