His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the UAE support UNRWA.
As it is a fundamental pillar for establishing security and stability in the region.
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan informed Lazzarini that UAE Support UNRWA Missions
This came during a meeting held by His Highness yesterday in Abu Dhabi with Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA.
Where they discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and their humanitarian repercussions.
The meeting reviewed ways to meet the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza Strip.
In addition, it discussed the efforts to deliver relief and medical aid to civilians in an intensive, sustainable, and unimpeded manner.
During his meeting with Lazzarini, His Highness reiterated the UAE’s unwavering support for UNRWA.
Noting that in light of the current challenges, achieving sustainability for its humanitarian work is an urgent priority.
This requires the collaboration of all active parties in the international community to support the agency and all UN efforts to provide relief to the Palestinian people.
His Highness also expressed his appreciation for the prompt action taken by the United Nations and UNRWA.
In order to investigate the allegations made against some individuals.
Stressing that this step reflects the agency’s strong commitment to the values and noble humanitarian goals of the United Nations since its inception.
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His Highness stressed that UNRWA plays a vital and important role.
Due to the difficult humanitarian conditions that the Palestinian people are suffering from, especially in Gaza Strip.
His Highness added, “The UAE is keen to stand by its side and support it in its humanitarian tasks.”
He also emphasized that ending extremism, tension, and violence in the region and reaching a sustainable ceasefire is the way to ensure the protection of all civilians.
In addition to prevent further loss of life, and provide the necessary humanitarian support to the Palestinian people.
It is worth noting that the UAE efforts to support the brotherly Palestinian People haven’t stopped since the beginning of conflict.
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