GAZA, February 21, 2007, (WAFA)-Designated Prime Minister, Ismail Haniya received Wednesday, in Gaza, Head delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC), Mr. Christoph Harnisch.

Following the meeting, Mr. Harnisch told reporters that it was very good meeting and the attitude of the Primer was very constructive.

"As with all authorities, we would continue having contacts with them either through the office we have in Gaza or through my self.I think it is our willingness to have good and constructive relations," Harnisch said.

He added that "it is my introductory meeting since I have arrived to the country some weeks ago and wanted to present my self to review also activities that the (ICRC) has been conducting in the Occupied Palestinian Territory for a very long time and to express also of the concerns with the ICRC has had listened to the recent fighting in the Gaza Strip, specially concerning about the protection of the medical facilities, hospitals and clinics."

We also touched the issue of the detainees in Israel and the issue of Israeli soldiers hear in Gaza, Harnisch concluded.

M.H.(14:42 P)(12:42 GMT)