In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” the UAE launched a national relief campaign to support Lebanon and its brotherly people in light of the ongoing field escalation in the name of “The UAE is with you, Lebanon.”
Based on the order of His Highness the President, may God protect him, to provide an urgent humanitarian relief aid package worth 100 million US dollars to the brothers in Lebanon, the UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, sent an aid plane carrying 40 tons of urgent medical supplies today, Friday. This plane, which took off from Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai, is the first to land in Lebanon carrying a carrier as part of this relief campaign.
Sending the plane comes within the framework of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the brotherly Lebanese people, and an expression of the depth of brotherly relations between the two countries, especially in these critical circumstances, and an embodiment of the UAE’s humanitarian vision and the principles of historical brotherhood in providing aid in times of crisis.
Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed, “These efforts come within the framework of the UAE’s wise leadership’s keenness to provide urgent humanitarian support around the world, and embody the firm commitment of the country, its leadership, and its people to the values of solidarity and cooperation, and always strive to be at the forefront of countries offering a helping hand.” Aid, support and assistance to humanity.”
She stressed that this plane is the beginning of an Emirati response to the urgent situation facing the brotherly Lebanese people, explaining that the UAE will continue to provide all possible humanitarian aid to alleviate the burden of suffering and meet urgent needs, especially the most vulnerable and needy groups.
The UAE expressed its deep concern about the increasing escalation in Lebanon and the repercussions of a slide in dangerous situations and its impact on stability in the region.
It also affirmed its standing and support for the brotherly Lebanese people in facing challenges, and its firm position towards Lebanon’s unity, national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called on the international community to intensify efforts to stop the escalation of fighting to prevent bloodshed, and for civilians to enjoy full protection under international law and international treaties.
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