The Government of India has made the second tranche of $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), as part of its annual financial contribution of $5 million for the year 2024-25.

The Indian representation in Palestine said in a statement issued on Monday that over the years, and as part of its efforts to support Palestinian refugees, India has provided financial support amounting to $40 million for the basic programmes and services provided by the Relief Agency, including education, health care, relief and social services provided to Palestinian refugees.

She stressed that India would continue to provide humanitarian aid and medicines to enable UNRWA to carry out its responsibilities towards Palestinian refugees.