JERUSALEM, December 22, 2011 (WAFA) - Liechtenstein Thursday announced its largest single donation to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), with a voluntary contribution to the UN agency’s General Fund of $110,742, according to an UNRWA press release.

It said that this latest contribution is an increase from the $92,251 donated in 2010, reflecting Liechtenstein’s ongoing support for UNRWA’s work to alleviate the plight of Palestine refugees.

Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Filippo Grandi, said, “We welcome Liechtenstein’s increased support for UNRWA through this contribution.”

He said, “With our shared desire of improving the lives of Palestine refugees, we look forward to deepening and developing our relationship with Liechtenstein in the years ahead.”

Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein, Ambassador Martin Frick, said, “Liechtenstein has been a regular supporter of UNRWA since 2004.”

He added, “Our firm support is a clear expression of the commitment to strengthening and enhancing international protection and assistance to Palestine refugees, in a spirit of solidarity and burden sharing among all members of the international community.”

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