AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi held extensive talks on Monday with United
Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief
Coordinator Martin Griffiths, High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi,
and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.
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The discussions focused on efforts to solve the Syrian
crisis and explored mechanisms of cooperation between the Kingdom and
international organizations in addressing the Syrian refugee crisis.
Safadi briefed the UN officials on the outcomes of the
Jeddah and Amman meetings, as well as the details of the Amman Declaration.
The declaration presents a roadmap for gradual progress
towards a political solution to the Syrian crisis, encompassing its
humanitarian, security, and political consequences.
Emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the Arab
Committee for Liaison with Syria (formed by the Arab League) and the UN and its
organizations, Safadi highlighted their joint efforts to resolve the Syrian
crisis, alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people, and address regional and
international challenges resulting from the crisis, the Jordan News Agency,
Petra reported.
Necessary security and living conditions
Safadi and the UN officials discussed the implementation of
the Amman meeting agreement, particularly in providing necessary security and
living conditions for the voluntary return of refugees.
Safadi asserted that the solution to the refugee crisis lies
in creating a conducive environment for the voluntary return of Syrian
refugees.
He called for effective measures to support the refugees who
choose to return, ensuring their security, safety, and access to the
necessities of a dignified life.
He provided an overview of the Jordanian initiative and its
alignment with the Amman Declaration on the return of refugees. He also
discussed avenues of cooperation with UN organizations for the implementation
of the initative.
1.3 million Syrian refugees in Jordan
Safadi and the UN officials stressed the significance of
existing cooperation between Jordan and international organizations to address
the burden of asylum and provide adequate living conditions for the
approximately 1.3 million Syrian refugees in Jordan.
Safadi cautioned against the repercussions of reduced
international support for refugees, international organizations assisting them,
and host countries.
He further warned about the negative impact of reduced
services provided by certain international organizations to refugees in Jordan,
urging the maintenance of these services.
Highlighting Jordan's strained capacity to accommodate
refugees and the accompanying economic challenges, the foreign minister called
upon the international community to fulfill its responsibilities towards
refugees and provide the necessary support to Jordan.
He emphasized that meeting refugees' needs until their
return to their homeland is a humanitarian duty and a regional and
international security imperative.
Griffiths, Grandi, and Pedersen expressed appreciation for
Jordan's significant humanitarian role in hosting refugees and providing
crucial services such as education and healthcare.
The participants agreed to continue coordinating and taking
joint action to create favorable conditions for the voluntary return of
refugees, assist those who choose to return, and provide adequate support to
both refugees and host countries.
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