High-Level Meeting: Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi met with Amy Schmidt, Country Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), to explore ways to enhance collaboration for supporting refugees in Jordan.
Focus on Collaboration: Discussions focused on addressing refugee needs, improving aid effectiveness, and identifying joint initiatives to bolster support, including emergency relief, education, and livelihood programs.
Commitment to Humanitarian Efforts: Both parties emphasized their commitment to upholding refugee rights and agreed on the importance of leveraging their resources and expertise to address the challenges faced by displaced populations in Jordan.
Amman, August 20, 2024 — Saudi Ambassador to Jordan, Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, held a crucial meeting today with Amy Schmidt, the Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), to discuss and explore avenues for enhancing collaborative efforts aimed at providing support to refugees in Jordan.
During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Sudairi and Director Schmidt focused on identifying and strengthening strategic partnerships between Saudi Arabia and the NRC to improve the effectiveness of refugee assistance programs. Their discussions covered a range of topics including the current challenges faced by refugees in Jordan, the specific needs of various refugee communities, and the potential for joint initiatives that could amplify the impact of aid efforts.
Ambassador Al-Sudairi expressed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts and improving the living conditions of refugees. He highlighted the Kingdom’s ongoing contributions to refugee relief and its interest in expanding cooperation with international organizations to address the complex needs of displaced populations more effectively.
Director Schmidt outlined the NRC's current projects and the critical areas where additional support and collaboration could make a significant difference. She provided insights into the organization's approach to delivering humanitarian aid, including emergency relief, education, and livelihood programs for refugees.
The meeting also aimed to develop a framework for future cooperation, focusing on areas such as resource mobilization, capacity building, and coordinated response strategies. Both parties agreed on the importance of leveraging their combined expertise and resources to address the evolving challenges faced by refugees in Jordan.
In addition to discussing practical measures for collaboration, the meeting underscored the shared commitment of Saudi Arabia and the Norwegian Refugee Council to upholding the rights and dignity of refugees. This dialogue marks an important step towards enhancing the support mechanisms available to displaced individuals and ensuring that they receive the comprehensive assistance they need to rebuild their lives.
Overall, the meeting between Ambassador Al-Sudairi and Director Schmidt reflects a mutual dedication to strengthening humanitarian efforts and finding innovative solutions to support refugees in Jordan, furthering the goal of providing meaningful and sustained assistance to those in need.