KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin has reaffirmed Malaysia's continuous commitment to providing humanitarian assistance in Syria in a meeting with International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Secretary General Jagan Chapagain.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment in the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland, according to the Foreign Ministry on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Mohamad said Malaysia has contributed US$999,975.00 (RM4.76 million) to the Syrian Association of the Red Cross via IFRC, underlining the nation's dedication to aiding those in need.
The two also discussed ways to enhance humanitarian access in Gaza and concurred that achieving a ceasefire is crucial for effective humanitarian efforts in the region.
Furthermore, both expressed optimism about future collaborations, specifically highlighting the potential for strategic partnerships between the Malaysian Red Cross Societies (MRCS) and IFRC.
— Bernama
