DPA, UNRWA discuss financial crisis, infrastructure projects
AMMAN — Director General of the Department of Palestinian Affairs (DPA) Rafiq Khirfan, and UNRWA Director of Affairs Olaf Becker discussed on Sunday several issues related to the agency's operations, most notably its current financial crisis and the resulting challenges.
The two officials discussed the infrastructure projects being implemented by UNRWA in the refugee camps, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
They emphasised the importance of strengthening coordination and joint planning to ensure the efficient implementation of the projects, which has a direct impact on improving the living conditions of refugees.
The meeting was attended by UNRWA Deputy Directors Kunal Dhar and Butros Janho.
Khirfan and Becker also discussed the issue of sanitation in the camps, particularly in Baqaa regugee Camp, and stressed the need for cooperation among all relevant parties to address these challenges and to work towards sustainable and effective solutions.
The two officials affirmed the strong cooperation between the DPA and UNRWA, and their commitment to continuing joint coordination in following up on priority issues to ensure continuing delivery of essential services to Palestinian refugees.
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