Category: Key Issues

Malaysia welcomed Wednesday, the final report by the Independent Review Group (IRG) which upholds and ensures the humanitarian principle of neutrality of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

In a press statement, the Malaysian Foreign Affairs Ministry affirmed its unequivocal rejection of the Israeli occupation’s continued propagation of lies, deceit, misrepresentation, and “Israeli occupation’s baseless accusations of United Nations staff being involved with terrorist organizations.” “Israeli occupation’s false accusation has not only tarnished [UNRWA’s] reputation, but also undermined the valuable contribution of donor countries, unjustly impeding their support without valid grounds,” the Ministry added.

Therefore, Malaysia approved and welcomed the decision made by numerous countries to continue their contributions to UNRWA, and urged “others that have suspended their contribution to do the same immediately,” because UNRWA had become “a vital life line for the besieg
ed Palestinians.” The IRG was established by the UN Secretary-General on 5 February 2024 to evaluate UNRWA’s neutrality following allegations by the Israeli occupation of the involvement of UNRWA’s staff in the 7 October 2023 attacks

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Former Prime Minister, Tammam Salam, on Wednesday welcomed at Baabda Palace the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka.

During the meeting, the pair discussed the most recent developments in Lebanon and the region.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Project Lebanon 2024’ fair trade, in its 25th edition, at Seaside Arena, Beirut Waterfront, in the presence of Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ali Hamieh.

The opening ceremony was attended by a number of ambassadors, diplomats, officials, and concerned specialists.

It is noteworthy that ‘Project Lebanon 2024’ is a trade fair for construction, infrastructure and renewable energy for Lebanon and the region, and it is organized by the ‘International Exhibitions Company’ under the slogan ‘Lebanon Moving Forward’, to highlight the pivotal role of the construction and renewable energy sectors in the advancement of the Lebanese economy.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

The State Council decided to keep Muthanna Al-Tamimi as governor of Diyala to manage the affairs of the governorate until a new governor is elected./End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Jordan’s King Abdullah II ordered on Wednesday holding parliamentary elections process in accordance with the first paragraph of article 34 of the constitution in the manner stipulated in the law.

The Royal Hashemite Court said in a statement, the King visited the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and met with its president and board of commissioners to check on preparations to administer and oversee the electoral process.

The King urged the IEC’s board of directors, staff to work and ensure a successful and seamless electoral process, emphasizing zero tolerance of any violations, the statement added.

The King stressed that Jordan is embarking on an important stage of political modernization, being part of a new phase of platform-based partisan and parliamentary action.

The statement continued, The King said he directed the government to provide all support to the IEC.

Source: Kuwait News Agency