At today’s UNSC open debate on Palestine, the Permanent Representative of Greece, Ambassador Sekeris:
➡ underscored the importance of the negotiations coming into fruition with the aim of achieving a permanent and sustainable ceasefire, while securing the release of all hostages
➡ highlighted the need to ensure the unhindered and continuous flow of aid at scale into all of Gaza, as the humanitarian blockade deprives people of the means for survival
➡ expressed concern over the alarming humanitarian and security situation in the rest of the OPT, including the increase of settlement activity and the displacement of people from refugee camps
➡ emphasized that the special Status Quo of Jerusalem and its Old City must be protected and respected by all and at all times.
➡ stressed that the June Conference, under the co-presidency of France and Saudi Arabia, presents a unique opportunity to revitalize the political process towards the two-state solution, according to relevant UNSC Resolutions