Palestine on Tuesday expressed its deep gratitude to India for releasing the second tranche of financial assistance of $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), thus taking the total amount to Rs. 5 for this year. Completed its annual contribution of million dollars. 2024-2025.
“We express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Government of India for releasing the second tranche of $2.5 million to UNRWA, completing its annual contribution of $5 million for the year,” the Palestinian Embassy said in a statement. “
The Embassy appreciated India’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, saying, “We also note India’s pledge to continue providing humanitarian assistance and medicines to UNRWA, assisting the Agency in fulfilling its responsibilities towards the welfare of Palestine refugees. Accept.”
Palestine Embassy Charge d’Affaires Abed Elrazegh Abu Jazzar stressed the importance of the financial assistance and described it as “proof of India’s unwavering support” for UNRWA’s mandate, established in 1949.
“This financial contribution is an important step in countering Israeli efforts to weaken UNRWA and curb its activities in the Palestinian territories,” he was quoted as saying in the statement.
Highlighting the strong historical ties between India and Palestine, Jazer said, “The Palestinian people deeply value India’s support to them at both the political and material levels to their aspirations for independence, freedom and establishment of their own state. Look forward to its continued support.” Understand.”
India’s representative office in Palestine on Monday announced the release of an tranche of $2.5 million. Over the past few years, India has provided financial assistance of $40 million for UNRWA’s core programs and services, including education, health care, relief and social services for Palestine refugees.
“In addition to financial assistance, India is committed to providing humanitarian assistance and medicines to UNRWA, which will help the agency fulfill its responsibilities towards the welfare of Palestinian refugees,” the representative office said.
The Palestinian Embassy expressed hope that this financial assistance will continue to strengthen UNRWA’s efforts to serve Palestinian refugees, despite the challenges they face in the region.
The embassy statement concluded, “The Indian contribution reaffirms UNRWA’s services and its enduring commitment to the Palestinian cause. We are grateful for this support, which serves as a steadfast ally in our struggle for independence and self-determination. Highlights India’s role.”
India’s continued financial assistance and humanitarian assistance reflects its solidarity with the Palestinian people and its dedication to promoting peace and stability in the region.
New Delhi has long supported a negotiated two-state solution to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure and recognized borders while living at peace with Israel.
At the same time, India has also strongly and unequivocally condemned the terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7 last year, calling for the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages, a ceasefire, continued humanitarian assistance and adherence to international humanitarian law. Has been called for.
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