ABU DHABI: Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, has emphasised that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, extends bridges of giving to all peoples of the world during trying times.
In a statement marking the International Human Solidarity Day, which falls on the 20th of December of each year, Al Falahi said, “In light of the current humanitarian situation that some countries of the world are going through, wars, disasters, economic problems, and other calamities, human solidarity among countries of the world and organisations working in the charitable and humanitarian field, the necessity arises to eliminate poverty and promote human and social development.”
Al Falahi added that the UAE, while celebrating this occasion along with the rest of the world, boasts a track record of achievements, including humanitarian, charitable and relief initiatives and projects that have m
ade the country an important hub and a key partner for the international community in terms of human solidarity, based on the rooted humanitarian values established by the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.”
Al Falahi added that the International Human Solidarity Day is one of the most significant international occasions launched by the United Nations to reflect that humanity needs to adopt new initiatives to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable peoples globally irrespective of geographical borders, religion, gender, or colour.
Source: Emirates News Agency
Amman: France’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Nathalie Estival-Broadhurst, said her country “will never recognize the illegal annexation” of the Palestinian Occupied Territories nor the legalization of rogue settlements in the West Bank.
Addressing a Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Estival-Broadhurst strongly condemned the recent announcement of new settlement building and the expulsion of Palestinian families authorized by the Israeli government.
“Such decisions jeopardize the possibility of a two-state solution,” she said. She added that an environment of “total impunity” in the West Bank was driving the spike in violence.
“We cannot accept the abuses that deprive Palestinians of their rights and their land”, she reiterated We must urgently restore prospects for a political horizon to implement the two-state solution.
“We call for a new immediate, lasting humanitarian truce, which must lead to a lasting ceasefire,” to obtain the release of all the hostages still held by Hamas and to provide the
population of Gaza with the aid they need.
She said a resumption of the political process is urgent. “We must work seriously towards building a state for the Palestinians.”
Source: Jordan News Agency