1 July 2011
Beirut
In line with its humanitarian efforts and continuous support to Palestine refugees, and on the occasion of the upcoming month of Ramadan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 15 tonnes of dates to UNRWA for distribution to Palestine refugees living in Lebanon.
The dates were officially handed over at the Saudi Embassy in Beirut in the presence of His Excellency Mr Ali Awad Osseiri, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Lebanon, Mr Salvatore Lombardo, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon and Mr Mohmoud Al Assadi, the Charge' d'affairs at the PLO representation in Lebanon.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had pledged US$ 25 million for the reconstruction of Nahr el-Bared camp in North Lebanon.
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