Damascus, SANA- Interior Minister Maj. Gen. Mohammad al-Rahmoun discussed with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees in Syria, Kelly T. Clements ways to enhance cooperation in order to develop services provided to citizens.
“From the first beginning hours of the earthquake, all institutions of the government rushed to rescue and pull out the people trapped under the rubble, as well as providing the necessary needs to confront the repercussion of this catastrophe,” the Interior Minister said.
The minister noted that large number of people, whose houses have been cracked, are now in shelter centers, and they need to meet their needs.
Al-Rahmoun pointed out that the Syrian state provided all necessary facilities to secure the return of the displaced to their homeland, adding that Syria is continuing to cooperate with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in securing their return and providing them with the best services.
In turn, Clements offered the sincere condolences to the Syrian government and people for the earthquake victims, praising the efforts made to secure the return of the displaced Syrians to their country.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)