We likewise hope assistance for COVID-19 handling in Palestine might be disbursed in the first semester of this year.
Jakarta – The Indonesian federal government is dedicated to extending US$ 2.3 million in aid to support Palestine’s battle for independence, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stated.
The help will be directed either through the bilateral system or the United Nations Relief and Works Company for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), she stated at a joint virtual press conference with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday.
” We also hope support for COVID-19 handling in Palestine might be paid out in the very first semester of this year,” she included.
Marsudi, who is likewise co-chair of the global vaccine procurement program for COVAX AMC Engagement Group member nations, highlighted the importance of making sure reasonable and equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all countries, including Palestine.
She even more restated Indonesia’s support for Palestinian independence, which, she stated, can be attained through negotiations with Israel.
Indonesia’s support for Palestine’s battle will constantly be based on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution and internationally-agreed parameters, including the two-state option, Marsudi mentioned.
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” Peace talks and negotiations must be continued immediately and Indonesia is ready to contribute (to the procedure),” she included.
The program of the Indonesian Foreign Minister’s very first check out to Jordan, including her conference with the Palestinian Foreign Minister in Amman, got appreciation.
” I understand it is challenging, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic (…) however you have the guts and dedication to check out,” al-Maliki remarked.
While expressing thankfulness to Indonesia for its unrelenting assistance for Palestine, al-Maliki stated both countries will continue to comply in establishing bilateral relations and promoting peace and justice for Palestine.
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