Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over death of aid seekers in Gaza
08-Mar-2024Sri Lanka reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza to alleviate the suffering of civilians, it added.
Sri Lanka, expressing deep concern regarding the death of over hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza, has joined the call for investigation into the incident.
Issuing a statement on Saturday (March 02), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that the latest incident underscores the immediate need to end the blockade imposed on Gaza, depriving its civilian population, including women and children, of access to basic necessities such as food, water, medicine, electricity, and fuel.
Sri Lanka reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza to alleviate the suffering of civilians, it added.
Furthermore, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said the Sri Lanka Government approved the establishment of the “Children of Gaza Fund,” a compassionate initiative proposed by the President aimed at providing assistance to the victims in Gaza and to donate USD one million through UN agencies to provide much-needed support to the victims of Gaza.
