UNRWA Delegation Concludes Visit to Saudi Arabia

UNRWA Delegation Concludes Visit to Saudi Arabia

A delegation of senior UNRWA staff meet with the Saudi Fund for Development in Riyadh for increased cooperation in support of Palestine refugees. © 2022 UNRWA Photo

A delegation from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) concluded on Friday a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The visit, led by the Acting Director of External Relations Tamara Alrifai, highlighted the longstanding, strategic partnership between UNRWA and the Government of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian and development organizations.

The Director of UNRWA Affairs for Jordan, Marta Lorenzo, Director of Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Munir Manneh and Director of Finance Shadi Al Abed were also part of the mission.

In Riyad, UNRWA representatives held meetings with counterparts from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Fund for Development and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.

The delegation emphasized how support from the Kingdom and its institutions contributes to the ability of UNRWA to maintain its vital services for Palestine refugees over decades.

“The contribution of a regional power such as Saudi Arabia to multilateral humanitarian and development efforts validates its role as global actor,” said Tamara Alrifai, “The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 for a more equitable society resonates well with UNRWA, the Agency that serves one of the most vulnerable communities in the region. It is the hope of UNRWA that the historic Saudi solidarity with Palestine refugees continues as strong as impactful as it has been since 1950.”

In Jeddah, the UNRWA delegation held meetings with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Islamic Development Bank to explore ways to step up support from and partnerships with both entities.

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