Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abu Faour on Thursday conferred with UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos on the situation of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, in addition to Amos’ recent visit to Damascus. The National News Agency quoted Abu Faour as saying that the meeting was “an opportunity to confirm the Lebanese government’s commitment to its humanitarian duties toward the displaced Syrians who have fled to Lebanon, and protect them from danger.” He added that he discussed “Lebanon’s need for financial aid” with the international official. For her part, Amos, extended her thanks to the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Lebanese government for welcoming displaced Syrians, according to the NNA. In addition, the UN humanitarian chief said that she would make efforts “to continue backing the Lebanese government and Ministry of Social Affairs, particularly by offering financial assistance, for the purpose of supporting the refugees and displaced Syrians.” Furthermore, Amos said that the Syrian authorities had accepted the participation “of eight international humanitarian organizations in the rescue operations, and the aid of the UN refugee agency, but did not allow the entrance of a number of big organizations,” which she said could help a great number of displaced Syrians inside Syria. According to Amos, the number of displaced Syrians inside Syria has increased from 1 million in March to 2.5 million, in addition to the thousands of refugees outside of Syria, particularly in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey.
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