In this context, Shboul urged everyone to adhere to means of prevention in terms of wearing masks, maintaining physical distancing, and using sterilizers, in addition to receiving vaccinations, in order to continue with the normal life.
With regard to Jordan’s financial obligations as a result of hosting Syrian refugees, Shboul indicated that Jordan hosts 1.3 million Syrian refugees on its territory. “Most countries in the world commend Jordan’s humanitarian role, but the obligations of the international community towards the Kingdom are less than the financial burdens borne by the state treasury, in addition to the pressure on the infrastructure.”
In response to a question during the press conference, Shboul emphasized that the “declaration of intent” between Jordan, the UAE and Israel doesn’t have any financial impact on the Kingdom, and is not included in the draft law of the 2022 general budget.
He pointed out that next year the government will include the national carrier project in the budget, which is the state’s strategic project, as it will desalinate water in Aqaba, and hence, providing Jordan with 300 million cubic meters of water.
Source: Jordan News Agency