UK Middle East Minister Lord Ahmad is expected to meet UAE
Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Dr Anwar
Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President, and H.E. Reem Al
Hashimy, Minister for International Co-operation
He will discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the UK’s
efforts for an immediate pause to get vital aid into Gaza
and hostages out, and then progress towards a sustainable,
permanent ceasefire
The UK has trebled its aid commitment this financial year and is
doing everything it can to get more aid in and open more
crossings
UK Minister Lord Ahmad returns to the Middle East today (Monday)
to continue the engagement with key regional partners on the
crisis in Gaza.
The Minister is in Abu Dhabi where he is expected to meet Foreign
Minister, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to
discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza and the humanitarian
situation in Gaza. He will look to build momentum on the UK
initiative for an international ‘Contact Group’ for long-term
peace and stability in the region.
, Minister of State
for Middle East, said:
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is desperate and there is an
urgent need for an immediate pause to get life-saving aid in and
hostages out.
The UK remains firmly committed to working with our key partners
– like the UAE – to secure an immediate pause in fighting, make
progress towards a sustainable ceasefire, and build momentum
towards a long-term political solution to the crisis.
During his visit, Lord Ahmad will also meet Her Excellency Reem
Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE
President.
The UK has trebled its aid commitment this financial year and is
doing everything it can to get more aid in and open more
crossings.
The visit follows a tour last month (January) where the Foreign
Secretary visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian
Territories, Qatar, Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to
discuss the conflict and regional security.
