The UNHCR chief, António Guterres, described the ambitious commitment as a "huge gesture of solidarity" with the Syrian people, as well as those neighbouring countries, which were bearing the brunt of the refugee crisis.
Jennifer Pagonis naibu mwakilishi wa UNHCR mjini Colombo amesema wengi wa wakimbizi hao wamekuwa nje ya nchi kwa miaka mingi na sasa wako tayari kurejea nyumbani.