Palestine expressed deep gratitude towards India on Tuesday (November 19, 2024). New Delhi has released the second tranche of financial assistance of $2.5 million to the UN agency. India gave this installment to the UN Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine refugees in the Near East.
New Delhi also completed its committed annual contribution of $5 million for the year 2024-2025. In a statement, the Palestinian Embassy said, “We express our 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 .”
Praise for India’s commitment
The Embassy praised India’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, saying, “We also acknowledge India’s commitment to provide humanitarian assistance and medicines to UNRWA, helping the agency fulfill its responsibilities towards the welfare of Palestinian refugees. Will help.”
What did the Palestinian Embassy say about Israel
Palestinian Embassy Charge d’Affaires Abed Elrazegg Abu Jajar stressed the importance of the financial assistance, calling it a testament to India’s unwavering support for UNRWA, established in 1949. The statement quoted him as saying, “This financial contribution is an important step in countering Israel’s efforts to weaken UNRWA and curb its activities in the Palestinian territories.”
Remembered the historical relations between India and Palestine
Highlighting the strong historical ties between India and Palestine, Jajar said, “The Palestinian people greatly value India’s support. They hope that this support will continue at both political and material levels until their aspirations for freedom, independence and establishment of their own state are realized.”
India provided financial assistance of 40 million dollars for Palestinian refugees
India’s representative office in Palestine on Monday announced the release of an installment 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, healthcare, relief and social services for Palestine refugees. New Delhi has long supported a two-state solution towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure and recognized borders.
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