House speaker says Jordan hosting refugees on world’s behalf

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Monday stressed the importance of having the international community support countries hosting Syrian refugees, stressing that this is a shared responsibility, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

At a meeting with Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Rapporteur Annette Groth, Tarawneh said Jordan hosts Syrian refugees on behalf of the world despite its lack of resources.

He also reviewed the burdens the Kingdom shoulders and border security issues, which have magnified economic, social and security challenges. He also reviewed the situation in the region, especially in regard to Syria and Palestine, and thanked PACE members for accepting Jordan’s membership as a partner for democracy. Groth commended the Kingdom’s efforts in the region.