Amman, Feb. 3 (Petra) — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi on Tuesday met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih to discuss means of strengthening joint cooperation and coordination with the UN refugee agency.

During the meeting, Safadi and Salih discussed ways to enhance existing cooperation and coordination with the UN agency, affirming their commitment to strengthening efforts in this regard.

The two sides also went over the challenges facing the UNHCR due to declining funding and its impact on refugee assistance programs.

Safadi noted “securing dignified living conditions for refugees is a shared responsibility for host and donor countries.”

The FM also underscored the importance of continued cooperation among donor and host countries and relevant UN organizations to support Syrian refugees to create appropriate conditions that allow their voluntary return, noting that Syria’s stability is “key” to regional security and stability.

Safadi also emphasized the need to invest in creating conditions conducive to refugees’ voluntary return through supporting Syria’s stability and reconstruction process.

In turn, Salih commended Jordan’s “significant” humanitarian role in hosting refugees and providing them with decent living conditions.

Safadi congratulated Salih and reiterating Jordan’s aspiration to build on the “strong” partnership between the Kingdom and UNHCR.

//Petra// NQ

03/02/2026 15:14:05