Gattiker made the announcement during a press brief made for journalists jointly with the Lebanese Minister of State for Refugee Affairs Mouin Merhebi in Beirut.
Switzerland’s decision will come in to effect in this year and the refugees will be accepted over a two year period. The official described the move as “symbolic”, noting the aim was to show solidarity with Lebanon which is facing a crisis due to the large number of refugees.
“Switzerland has opened the door for resettlement of some 2,000 refugees within two years,” Merhebi said.
Source: Middle East Monitor
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