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As part of a new plan to help Syrian refugees, Egypt presented a model of support in spite of the burden they pose on its economy
Syrian refugees
In the absence of a political settlement, the plight of Syrian refugees is not likely to ease. On the contrary, it may further complicate and present more burdens on host countries, including Egypt. Given that concern, Cairo hosted the official launching of the 2017-2018 Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) in response to the Syrian crisis.
The plan basically aims to help refugees as well as Egypt to continue to provide help to them.
Foreign Minister Assistant for Arab Affairs Tarek Al-Kouni said the Syrian refugee crisis, entering its seventh year, had made the need for the 3RP plan more pressing.
"The challenges that the crisis poses cannot be endured by one state on a unilateral basis. The situation in the region has become more difficult as a result of the Syrian crisis. Thus, there is a dire need for a wider plan to deal with the problem,"...