UAE Voices Support for New Syrian Government and Continues Humanitarian Aid to Sudanese Refugees
The United Arab Emirates expresses confidence in Syria's new administration while sending aid to Sudanese refugees in Chad amid ongoing civil conflict.
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially welcomed the recent announcement of a new government in Syria, expressing support for the aspirations of the Syrian population towards stability and prosperity.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the UAE conveyed its belief that the newly formed administration will fulfill the requirements of the transitional phase in the country.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across various fields for the mutual benefit of both nations.
Furthermore, the UAE emphasized its steadfast support for initiatives aimed at meeting the security, stability, and developmental aspirations of the Syrian people.
President Sheikh Mohamed extended his congratulations to Syria's new leadership, underlining supportive sentiments shared by other UAE leaders, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed.
In a different humanitarian effort, the UAE is also active in providing assistance to Sudanese refugees displaced by ongoing civil conflicts in Sudan.
Recently, the UAE dispatched a total of 5,000 food packages to the capital of Chad, N’Djamena, to support Iftar programs during Ramadan.
This aid is allocated to assist more than 20,000 Sudanese refugees residing in camps across Chad's eastern regions, specifically Treguine and Breidjing, where 3,500 packages were distributed.
Moreover, in N’Djamena and its surrounding areas, 1,500 food parcels, supplemented with 33 tonnes of dates, were distributed in collaboration with Chad's Ministry of Social Action, Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs, benefiting approximately 30,000 individuals.
Rashid Al Shamsi, the UAE ambassador to Chad, highlighted the country’s extensive efforts to provide essential humanitarian aid to Sudanese refugees while simultaneously bolstering the capacities of host communities.
This initiative aims to enhance social and economic stability by ensuring the delivery of critical supplies, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has led to severe humanitarian crises, with more than 12.5 million people displaced as factions, notably the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, vie for control of the nation.