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EU adopts €55 million support package for Syrian refugees and local communities in Jordan and Lebanon to mitigate #Coronavirus pandemic

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This brings the total assistance mobilized through the EU Trust Fund to over €2.2 billion since 2015, doubling the target originally set. EU High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell (pictured) said: “Jordan and Lebanon are showing huge resilience and solidarity in hosting Syrian refugees. It is our duty to continue supporting them, especially in the current coronavirus pandemic situation. The EU will host the fourth Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region on 30 June in direct support of the UN efforts for a comprehensive political solution to the Syrian conflict and to mobilise necessary financial support for Syria and neighbouring countries. The Conference will also continue to provide a unique platform for dialogue with civil society organisations from the region.”

Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi said: “Our continued commitment to support Syrian refugees and partner countries like Jordan and Lebanon hosting them remains unwavering. We are responding today to the urgent needs in fighting the COVID-19 crisis with a substantial and targeted assistance package. Despite the European Union’s continued strong solidarity with partner countries, the needs of the Syrian refugees continue to be important and cannot be neglected. In this regard, the 2020 Brussels IV Conference will provide an opportunity for the international community to mobilize the necessary financial assistance.”

More information is available in this press release.

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