A diplomatic Arab delegation, headed by Jamal Al Musharakh, the UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, convened with high-ranking officials from the UN and various international bodies involved in humanitarian, relief, and health matters. The discussions centered on recent events in Lebanon and strategies to mitigate the impacts of the escalating military conflict, with a strong emphasis on the immediate activation of humanitarian response plans.
In his role as the leader of the Arab group, Al Musharakh, alongside Arab ambassadors in Geneva, met with Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The focus of their conversation was on the urgent measures needed to tackle the emerging crisis and its consequences, including internal displacement and the rising number of refugees.
The Arab group also engaged in talks with Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, where they underscored the necessity of promptly addressing the needs of the Lebanese population and augmenting humanitarian assistance and medical provisions.
Additionally, Al Musharakh and the Arab ambassadors held discussions with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). During these talks, they highlighted the critical role that international organisations, particularly the ICRC, must play during this pivotal period. They also stressed the importance of upholding international law and international humanitarian law, ensuring the safety of civilians.
