Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

EU Commends Jordan's Role In Hosting Refugees


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The European Union stated on Wednesday that Jordan's role in hosting refugees and facilitating humanitarian aid is "crucial".
EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, said after meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Brussels that the EU will continue to be a longstanding humanitarian partner to Jordan.
She noted that the discussions focused on addressing the humanitarian situation in the Middle East, including Syria and Gaza.
Safadi also held talks with senior EU officials on strengthening relations between Jordan and the EU and continuing discussions on signing an agreement that would elevate relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, as well as on developments in the Middle East.
Safadi arrived in Brussels earlier this morning and held bilateral meetings with Belgian Foreign Minister and Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, Bernard Quintin.
Following the meeting, the Belgian Foreign Minister said that the discussions focused on "the challenges facing the Middle East and the latest developments in Syria," emphasizing that Jordan remains "a crucial partner." (end)
arn



MENAFN08012025000071011013ID1109070169


Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Search