Jordan and Brazil back UN role in Palestine
At a ministerial meeting in New York, representatives of the two countries and Spain stressed the importance of the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency. The post Jordan and Brazil back UN role in Palestine appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
Brazil, Spain, and Jordan convened in New York on Thursday (24) to rally support for the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. The gathering included foreign ministers from the three nations, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, and representatives from 50 countries.
Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira denounced disinformation, defamation, and legal intimidation that seek to undermine UNRWA's legitimacy. Jordan's Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized that preserving UNRWA is crucial for peace, as efforts to achieve recovery, justice, and a two-state solution would be undermined without the agency. UNRWA is tasked with fundraising, supplying basic necessities, and delivering medical care to Palestinians.
During the meeting, a minute of silence was observed for the 399 UNRWA staff members who died while working in the Gaza Strip. Spain's Minister José Manuel Albares stressed that UNRWA cannot be replaced or relieved of its responsibility to support Palestinian dignity and resilience. The president of the 81st U.N. General Assembly, Khalil Al-Rahman, highlighted that UNRWA continues to serve Palestinians under difficult conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, and called for urgent financial assistance to maintain essential services.
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