Shoukry, UNRWA Commissioner Discuss Ways to Support Palestinian Refugees

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received today, Wednesday, Philip Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Ahmed Hafez, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Shoukry expressed, during the meeting, Egypt's constant keenness to support UNRWA and its important role in supporting the Palestinian refugees. Shoukry also expressed desire to continue close cooperation with the Agency in order to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian refugees especially in In light of the challenges the region is witnessing and the consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Shoukry also expressed appreciation for UNRWA's role in supporting stability in the Middle East, and reiterated the importance of maintaining its role. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also touched on the Egyptian efforts regarding supporting the brothers in the Palestinian territories, and the importance of the international community role in dealing with the challenges facing the Palestinian people.

On his part, Lazzarini valued Egypt's role and its tireless and continuous efforts to support the Agency and the Palestinian refugees,  expressing his aspiration to continue coordination and consultation with the Egyptian side in a way that contributes to achieving UNRWA's goals.