In line with humanitarian principles and international laws, Jordan will not force Syrian refugees to return home, a senior official said Sunday (December 9th).
Minister of Planning and International Co-operation Mary Kawar called on the international community to increase its support to Jordan so it could continue supporting Syrian refugees, the Jordan Times reported.
Kawar's remarks came during a meeting with European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides, according to a ministry statement.
Kawar presented a briefing on issues resulting from Jordan’s hosting of around 1.3 million Syrian refugees, stressing the need for co-ordinated international efforts to support the kingdom's humanitarian assistance to refugees.
In its statement, the ministry said the number of Syrian refugees returning home voluntarily was "still weak", meaning pressure on Jordan's services and infrastructure remained.
Stressing the need for continued EU support to Jordan, Stylianides voiced the EU’s appreciation for Jordan's humanitarian assistance to refugees.
The two sides also discussed preparations for the third Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, slated for March 2019.
