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Al-Miqdad to Lazzarini: Syria rejects attempts to undermine UNRWA's role in supporting the Palestinian people

2023-01-19T14:35:23.642Z


Damascus, SANA- The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Faisal Al-Miqdad, met with the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Agency, L.A


Damascus-SANA

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Faisal Al-Miqdad, met with the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East “UNRWA” Philippe Lazzarini, and his accompanying delegation.

Minister Mekdad affirmed Syria's steadfast and supportive position on the Palestinian people in the face of the attempt to liquidate their cause in light of the racist practices of the Israeli occupation entity and those behind it, as well as Syria's condemnation of the Israeli extremists' attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and the repeated attacks on the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, referring to Syria's refusal Attempts to undermine the role of “UNRWA” represented in supporting the Palestinian people inside Palestine and in the diaspora.

Minister Al-Miqdad spoke about the dangers of unilateral coercive sanctions on the lives of the Palestinians in Syria, who share with the Syrian people their livelihood, and their aspirations to return to their motherland, Palestine. He reiterated Syria's continuation in providing the necessary support for UNRWA to continue its work, which contributes to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people. improve their way of life and meet their growing needs.

In turn, Lazzarini expressed UNRWA's keenness to continue providing aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria, appreciating the Syrian government's efforts to cooperate in alleviating the suffering of the Palestinians, and stressing the importance of mobilizing the necessary support to meet the challenges facing UNRWA, especially in the field of funding.

The meeting was attended by Qusai Al-Dahhak, Director of the International Organizations and Conferences Department, Yamen Madi from the International Organizations and Conferences Department, Hussein Abdel Aziz from the Minister’s Office, and the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Syria, Amania Michael Eby.

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Source: sena

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