India contributes USD 2 million to UNRWA

India has contributed US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in support of the Agency’s programmes and services, including education, health care, relief, and social services for Palestine refugees.

The contribution was presented to UNRWA by Representative of India to State of Palestine Sunil Kumar.

With this contribution, India provided a total of US$ 5 million to the Agency in 2020.

Reiterating the Government of India’s continued support for UNRWA services, Indian Representative of Sunil Kumar said that India shall continue supporting the Agency’s activities in providing vital services and necessary humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees.

Thanking India for the contribution, Tamara Alrifai, Acting Director of Department of External Relations of UNRWA, said: “This generous contribution in support of Palestine refugees at this critical moment is very much appreciated.

On behalf of UNRWA, I would like to thank the Government of India for its continued funding to the Agency and its backing of Palestine refugees across the Middle East.”