Indonesia pledges US$1.2 million, reaffirms support for UNRWA
Foreign Minister Sugiono called on other countries to increase support for the UN agency as it suffers from financial crisis and political assaults amid the ongoing crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Indonesia pledges US$1.2 million to UNRWA, reaffirms financial support amid crisis
Foreign Minister Sugiono has called on other nations to increase support for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, as it faces a financial crisis and political attacks in the occupied Palestinian territory. Indonesia will continue its annual contribution of US$1.2 million to the agency, according to the foreign minister, who emphasized the country's firm and consistent commitment to the organization.
Sugiono joined a UN ministerial session on Thursday, where governments united to bolster financial backing for UNRWA. Speaking at the meeting, he stressed the importance of UNRWA's mandate, stating that the agency must be able to fulfill its mission fully and effectively for the millions of Palestinian refugees who rely on it.
In addition to reaffirming Indonesia's support, Sugiono urged the international community to protect UNRWA staff and facilities, as well as maintain a steady flow of funding for the agency. He also called for the protection of the body's credibility and integrity against disinformation and efforts to undermine its work.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the severe financial crisis UNRWA is experiencing, with a $100 million cash shortfall threatening the agency's operations and endangering the welfare of millions of Palestinian refugees. Guterres appealed to UN member states to take immediate action, warning that the agency's capacity to act is "seriously imperiled" as regional stability hangs in the balance.
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