His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomes the launching of Cyprus Maritime Corridor to Gaza.
“Amalthea” is a joint initiative to deliver aid to Gaza, announced by:
The UAE, the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Cyprus Maritime Corridor Supplies Extra Humanitarian Aid to Gaza.
During a phone call, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Head of State, discussed the bilateral ties and the methods to boost collaborative action with Cyprus President.
The two sides also discussed developments in the Middle East, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
They talked about Cyprus Maritime Corridor, which was launched to supply extra humanitarian aid to Gaza through Cyprus ports.
In this context, HH the Head of State stressed the need to open urgent and direct humanitarian corridors by land, sea, and air.
In order to transport sufficient relief assistance to the sector.
His Highness stressed the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to support the comprehensive just peace and stability in the region.
Based on the “two-State solution”, noting that the UAE supports all efforts and initiatives in this direction.
UAE President Discusses the Region Developments with the EU Commission President
During his phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint action between the UAE and the European Union.
Moreover, the two sides reviewed a number of issues of common concern.
Notably developments in the Middle East region and developments in Gaza which are deepening humanitarian crisis.
The two sides underscored the importance of the recent global initiative.
Which includes operating Cyprus Maritime Corridor to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip.
They also stressed the need to build upon and integrate with initiatives and other efforts in this regard.
Thereby contributing to providing sustainable assistance to the sector’s population.
UAE President Stresses the Importance of A Ceasefire in Gaza Strip
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed stressed that the UAE is keen to cooperate with various parties, including the European Commission.
In order to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza Strip.
Due to the difficult humanitarian situation, which requires urgent and collective action to deal with it.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, the Authority provides 10,000 iftar meals daily during the holy month of #Ramadan. pic.twitter.com/LAWwcrZeoc
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) March 11, 2024
His Highness stressed the importance of working towards a ceasefire in Gaza Strip.
In order to avoid further expansion of the conflict in the region, and to achieve just and comprehensive peace based on the two-State solution.
The President of the European Commission appreciated the role of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and the UAE in providing humanitarian support to the Gaza Strip.
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