Civilnet
By Elen Muradyan
Armenia is working with the World Health Organization to arrange medical treatment for dozens of children from Gaza in Armenian healthcare facilities, a senior Armenian diplomat said on Sunday.
Zhirayr Ananyan, Armenia's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks during an open debate of the U.N. Security Council on the situation in the Middle East. He said the initiative was part of Armenia’s humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza.
Ananyan said Armenia welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution adopted in November on Gaza and reiterated its support for post-conflict stabilization. He said Armenia, as a founding member of the U.N. Peacebuilding Commission, had reaffirmed its commitment to post-conflict stabilization, reconstruction, and peacebuilding.
Highlighting Armenia’s geographic proximity to the Middle East and its historically friendly relations with countries in the region, Ananyan also pointed to the presence of significant Armenian communities there. He referenced Armenia’s contribution to the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), where Armenian peacekeepers are deployed.
Ananyan reiterated Armenia’s support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, saying that a Syrian-led post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding process was essential for ensuring lasting peace in the country.
Armenian officials have not yet specified how many children could be transferred to Armenia for treatment or when the program could begin, saying discussions with international partners are ongoing.
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