The UAE affirms its solidarity and support for the Lebanese people
The United Arab Emirates renewed its support for the Lebanese people in a virtual briefing session on the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, following the tragic explosion that occurred in Beirut on the fourth of August.
Amira Al-Hafiti, the Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d'Affairs to the United Nations, began her speech by saying: "Our hearts are with the Lebanese people, where their steadfastness was legendary, and it is clear that we are at a stage where international support became necessary."
She referred to the UAE's cooperation and partnership with the United Nations to deliver aid to Lebanon, as the country joined, immediately after the explosion, the World Health Organization and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to send 30 tons of surgical tools, trauma treatment and other medical supplies to Lebanon from Dubai, which It houses one of the United Nations' largest supply and logistics centers.
Al-Hafiti pointed out that the UAE has sent two additional flights carrying 51 tons, and is preparing to send more aid under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation "Mother of the Emirates".
She expressed her appreciation for the commitment of the United Nations staff and their efforts in field response and aid mobilization, including their hard work in holding a conference hosted by the French capital, Paris, last Sunday, through visual communication of donors in order to support Lebanon.
She added, "The UAE will continue to partner and coordinate with the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, and we in the country stand with the people of Lebanon in their recovery from this tragedy."
It is worth noting that the briefing was conducted via video communication technology in the presence of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, during which updated information was provided on the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and the approach taken by the United Nations and its partners from other humanitarian organizations in responding to the medical, food and economic crisis resulting from the explosion.
The briefing was attended by the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Iraq.