Pedro Sánchez reaffirms Spain's commitment to UNRWA and expresses his concern over the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza

Moncloa Palace, Madrid

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, greets the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Middle East , Philippe Lazzarini (Pool Moncloa / Borja Puig de la Bellacasa)

The head of the Executive reiterated to Philippe Lazzarini Spain's firm support for the organisation as an essential pillar for the survival of millions of Palestinians in a global context aggravated by the conflict in Iran.

During the meeting, they discussed the international context, and President Sánchez expressed his concern about the serious humanitarian situation in Gaza, where, despite the ceasefire, peace has not yet been achieved. In this regard, Spain has reiterated the need for UN agencies and other NGOs to be able to operate in the Palestinian territories without restrictions within the framework of international law.

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