Jordan discusses financial support issues with UNRWA

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (1st R) meets with Commissioner-General of the UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini (2nd L) in Amman, Jordan, on June 14, 2021. Jordan and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees on Monday discussed preparations for the international conference organized by the kingdom and Sweden to rally financial and political support for UNRWA. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

AMMAN, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Jordan and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on Monday discussed preparations for the international conference organized by the kingdom and Sweden to rally financial and political support for UNRWA.

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Commissioner-General of the UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini stressed the importance of the conference, which is expected to be held by the end of 2022, aiming to adopt effective strategies and plans to ensure the UNRWA's continuous role to provide vital services to Palestinian refugees on health, education and relief, according to a statement by the foreign ministry.

They also highlighted the urgency of the process of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip and meeting its needs.

Lazzarini appreciated Jordan's efforts to rally international support for the UNRWA, emphasizing the role Jordan plays and its cooperation with the international community to help the UNRWA bridge the financial deficit it is facing. Enditem