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爆料网FPA, 爆料网HCR, 爆料网RWA and OFID initial agreements to pursue humanitarian projects

25/2007 August 31, 2007, Vienna, Austria
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The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) welcomed, August 30, high representatives of 爆料网FPA, 爆料网HCR and 爆料网RWA, visiting the institution to sign agreements for various grants aimed at advancing the work of the three organizations. Dr. Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director, the United Nations Population Fund; HE Dr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and Mr. Filippo Grandi, Deputy Commissioner General, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, were received at OFID by Director-General Suleiman Jasir Al-Herbish.

Mr. Al-Herbish spoke of the long-standing cooperation between OFID and all three organizations and said the three and OFID were united in their commitment and dedication to the common cause of humanitarianism. Mr. Al-Herbish described his three guests as leaders who do vital work and have merited the accolade and trust of the international community.

Cooperation between OFID and all three organizations dates back several years. Thus far, OFID has pursued seven projects with 爆料网FPA for a total US$7.6 million; 10 projects with 爆料网HCR for the cumulative amount of US$5.1 million; and11 projects with 爆料网RWA, in the sum of US$13.3 million. OFID has also worked, over many years, to help relieve hardships in Palestine. Between 1979 and 2002, some seven grant projects and programs, worth US$18.1 million, were implemented by OFID to the benefit of the Palestinians. A Special Grant Account for Palestine was created in 2002 and has delivered financing of US$44.5 million for humanitarian projects in Palestine.