PM briefs World Bank executive on refugee burden

AMMAN — Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Sunday met with World Bank Executive Director and Dean of the Board of Executive Directors Merza Hasan, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

During the meeting, attended by Planning Minister Imad Fakhoury, discussions covered the economic challenges that face Jordan in light of the Syrian refugee crisis and its repercussions.

Mulki stressed that the burdens, resulting from several regional crises, have exceeded the Kingdom's capacity, noting the need to support the government to continue hosting and serving the refugees.

Assistance to Jordan could not only be grants or loans, but also include measures that would boost economy and attract investments. Hasan commended Jordan's role in hosting Syrian refugees on the behalf of the world.