The Government of Armenia is working with WHO to organize the treatment of dozens of children from Gaza in the hospitals of Armenia

Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the UN Zhirayr Ananyan made statement at the UN Security Council open debate on "The Situation in the Middle East", presenting Armenia's approaches to developments in the region.

"Armenia emphasizes the necessity of protecting civilians, ensuring safe and unhindered humanitarian access, and upholding international humanitarian law as indispensable elements of any lasting peace. Currently, the Government of Armenia is working with WHO to organize the treatment of dozens of children from Gaza in the hospitals of Armenia, in solidarity with those facing acute humanitarian crises.

We also stress the importance of consolidating the ceasefire and preventing further regional escalation that could undermine fragile stability across the Middle East" - he said.