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GCC Ambassadors discuss situation of Syrian refugees with Canadian officials

Published: 20 Feb 2016 - 09:04 am | Last Updated: 30 Nov 2021 - 04:20 am
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Representational image of migrants and refugees as they cross the Greek-Macedonian border near the town of Gevgelija on February 19, 2016. AFP

 

Ottawa: GCC Ambassadors to Canada have held a meeting with the Municipal Advisor and Coordinator of Syrian Refugees' Affairs Michael Qaqish, and a professor at the University of Ottawa Rouba Al Fattal.

During the meeting, they discussed the Syrian refugees situation and the efforts exerted to accommodate their residence in Canada.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the meeting came in recognition of Canada's efforts which plans to receive 25 thousand Syrian refugees this year.

QNA