Head of the donor countries delegation and Director for Humanitarian Affairs at the German Foreign Ministry, Ina HEUSGEN, said Thursday that international donors continue to support Syria’s recovery efforts and infrastructure rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on mine clearance, humanitarian assistance and creating conditions conducive to the return of displaced Syrians.
In an interview with SANA on Thursday, HEUSGEN stressed the importance of coordination between the Syrian government, the United Nations and international organizations in order to gradually transition from emergency relief to early recovery and reconstruction.
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Source: SANA News
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