UAE sends relief aid plane to Ukraine
In continuation of the Emirati humanitarian efforts, an aid plane carrying 50 tons of food aid and medically equipped ambulances was flown within a connected relief air bridge since last March, to contribute to meeting the humanitarian needs of Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons, to Warsaw, Poland.
Salem Ahmed Salem Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Ukraine, said that the UAE supports efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis, and is keen to enhance regional and international security and stability, as well as intensify efforts to support the humanitarian needs of affected civilians in Ukraine.
He pointed out that during the month of March, the UAE operated an airlift of humanitarian aid carrying tons of basic medical and food items that were delivered to the Ukrainian authorities in Poland to help Ukrainian refugees.
He added, "The UAE continues to provide relief support based on the humanitarian approach and solidarity to support international humanitarian relief efforts and help all peoples to overcome their humanitarian crises, and alleviate suffering, especially for women and children.
On the other hand, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitro Senek expressed his great gratitude for the Emirati efforts, saying: "Let me express my great gratitude and appreciation to the UAE leadership and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for their immediate response to the humanitarian challenges in Ukraine. With every plane carrying medical aid. We see tangibly the humanitarian approach of the UAE leadership and its efforts to provide the necessary needs of the Ukrainian people affected by the war."
This came after his meeting with Reem bint Ibrahim Al-Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, to discuss the latest developments on the Ukrainian arena, and ways to provide the necessary humanitarian support to the affected civilians.
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