Britain Affirms Commitment to Continue Supporting UNRWA

London, MINA — Britain Sunday affirmed its commitment to continue to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following the US decision on Friday to cull all funding to the agency, WAFA reported,

British Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt issued a statement following the United States’ decision to withdraw funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), stating that, “UNRWA is a necessary humanitarian and stabilizing force in the region, providing vital services to millions of Palestinian refugees every day.”

“The UK remains a firmly committed supporter of UNRWA, and Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, and we will do everything we can to maintain continuity of essential services at this time,” concluded the statement.

From Brussels it was reported that The European Union (EU) pledged to continue supporting UNRWA following US decision to end all funding to the UNRWA.

“The EU is committed to secure the continuation and sustainability of the agency’s work which is vital for stability and security in the region,” said a statement issued by the EU on Saturday.

The EU slammed the U.S. decision as a ‘regrettable’ decision which leaves a substantial gap in the agency’s funding.

The statement added: “many others in the international community, including many Arab states, have pledged their support to the continuity of the work that UNRWA is doing.” (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)