MORE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO BE DELIVERED
Dr Balakrishnan congratulated the Qatari prime minister for his “assiduous and painstaking efforts” in securing the ceasefire, noting that it might allow “a surge within the supply of humanitarian help” to areas affected by the conflict.
Over the previous 12 months, Singapore has donated greater than S$18 million (US$13.2 million) and 6 tranches of humanitarian help to the Palestinians, he stated.
He added that Second Minister for Overseas Affairs Mohamad Maliki Osman will go to Jordan to current a cheque to a charity organisation, whereas Singapore will ship additional humanitarian provides to the Palestinians.
“It can be crucial for us to proceed to do not forget that there are individuals in elements of the world who need assistance, and wish it desperately. We are going to proceed to help the Palestinians,” he stated, including that Singapore will proceed to work carefully with the Palestinian Authority.
The minister additionally reiterated that Singapore helps and hopes for a two-state resolution.
“That’s the solely means we’re going to have a complete, simply and sturdy peace between these two peoples who’re going to be everlasting neighbours, and do deserve to have the ability to reside in peace, safety and dignity,” he stated.
Echoing his phrases, Minister for Social and Household Growth Masagos Zulkifli stated that many have suffered from the tragedy.
“By way of the conflicts, Singapore has all the time emphasised the necessity for entry to humanitarian support, and it isn’t been capable of ship it successfully to this point,” stated Mr Masagos, who can be Second Minister for Well being and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.
“In delivering (support), we wish to alleviate the struggling (of) the inhabitants … and now with the pause in hostilities, we’re very hopeful that now support could be delivered (in a well timed method) and earnestly.”
