Conference on refugee crisis concludes

AMMAN — A three-day international conference titled “Dealing with Refugees, Challenges and Opportunities” has recently concluded in Amman, with the participation of 120 specialists from 19 countries in the Euro-Mediterranean region, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Saturday.

Participants in the event, organised by the Higher Population Council, in partnership with Erasmus/EU with the support of the Salto EuroMed Foundation, highlighted the importance of benefiting from Jordan's "successful" experience in hosting refugees despite scarce resources and mounting pressure on infrastructure.

They also called for exchanging information and expertise and building partnerships between local and European civil community institutions to develop the level of services presented to refugees. Participants stressed the importance of sustaining communication among humanitarian agencies through holding periodic meetings and establishing effective communication.