RAMALLAH, August 7, 2018 (WAFA) - China signed an agreement with the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Tuesday to provide 2.35 million U.S. dollars support to the Gaza food program for 2018.

The agreement was signed by Guo Wei, director of the Office of the People‘s Republic of China to the State of Palestine, and Pierre Krahenbuhl, the UNRWA commissioner general, according to China’s official state-run press agency, Xinhua

Krahenbuhl said China has historically given "great attention to the issue of Palestine and has always shown attention and solidarity for Palestine refugees throughout the region."

Guo reiterated the China‘s unwavering position in supporting Palestinians through various channels, and declared that "China would like to announce a grant of 100 million yuan (14.64 million dollars) in helping the economy development and improving living conditions of Palestinians."

He also said China will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Palestinians and make further contributions to the UNRWA.

China has formerly urged the international community to help the UNRWA overcome its financial crisis in order to uphold its obligations towards millions of refugees who rely on the UNRWA services, particularly in Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian crisis deepens.

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