Speaking at the ministerial meeting in support of the United Nations (UN) agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly here on Thursday, Mohamad said the contribution was channelled through the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine.

He said Malaysia would contribute an additional US$25 million (RM105 million) in humanitarian aid and for Gaza’s reconstruction, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting the Palestinians.

“We stand ready to cooperate with the UN and like-minded countries in collective efforts to improve the supply of humanitarian aid, as well as towards the rebuilding and reconstruction of Gaza,” he said.

Mohamad also commended the work of UNRWA in supporting Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as well as in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

“Malaysia will continue to support the mandate of UNRWA in providing assistance and protection to Palestinian refugees,” he said.

He also urged UN member states to uphold their responsibility to support the work of UNRWA and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

“Malaysia will continue to work together with partners such as Jordan and Egypt, as well as NGOs in this regard,” he said.