Meeting of the Core Group of the Support Platform for SSAR

The Core Group of the Support Platform for Sustainable Solutions for Afghan Refugees (SSAR), led by the Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan, Ms. Androulla Kaminara and including ambassadors and representatives of Switzerland, Canada, USA, UNHCR, Denmark and Germany had a meeting with the Federal Minister, Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan, Secretary, Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo and other Government officials on 9th September, 2021 in the Ministry of States and Frontier Region. The Support Platform was launched during the Global Refugee Forum in December, 2019 mainly with the objective of promoting institutional solidarity and burden sharing for Afghan refugees. The Core Group reiterated the objective of the Support Platform and assured of continued support for Government of Pakistan and Afghan refugees. Improved management of Afghan refugees and the support provided by Government of Pakistan for Afghan refugees particularly in Covid testing and vaccination were highlighted by Government representatives.