Mikdad discusses with Clements cooperation to address impacts of the earthquake

Damascus, SANA-Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Fayssal Mikdad, discussed with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees in Syria, Kelly T. Clements the standing cooperation between Syria and the international Organization in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the area many days ago.

Minister Mikdad briefed Clements and the accompanying delegation on the impacts of the earthquake in the stricken provinces, the number of victims, the wounded and the destroyed infrastructure, referring to the negative effects of the unilateral coercive measures that prevented the Syrians from securing requirements and tools of rescue operations.

“Syria calls for doubling the international efforts, whether UN agencies or the member countries, to support the government’s efforts exerted to face the repercussions of the earthquake and offer assistance to the Syrian quake-affected persons,” Mikdad said.

Clements, in turn, extended condolence to the government and people, as well as to families of the victims, stressing the international organization’s endeavors to exert every possible effort and put all possible capabilities to address the impacts left by the natural catastrophe.

Mazen Eyon