The Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee receives a Palestinian delegation

The Chairman of LPDC Ambassador Ramez Dimechkie received a Palestinian delegation comprising, Head of the Department of Refugee Affairs Dr. Ahmad Abu Holi; Ambassador of Palestine to Lebanon Mohammad Al-Asaad, and Director of the Department of Refugee Affairs in Lebanon Jamal Fayyad. 
The meeting was also attended by the Committee's Executive Director Nadine Marouk, Committee Adviser Dr. Ali Mrad, and Head of the Legal Affairs and Coordination Department Daniella Saoud.
Ambassador Dimechkie stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee and the Department of Refugee Affairs in order to improve the living conditions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
He also reviewed the Committee's ongoing efforts to advance the governance of the camps, discuss proposed legislation related to Palestine refugees and its implications, and address a number of legal and social issues concerning employment, access to professions, sports activities, and Public driving licenses.
Ambassador Dimechkie expressed deep concern over the financial crisis facing UNRWA, warning that any reduction in the Agency's services would have serious repercussions for Palestinian refugees and for social stability in the camps, particularly in light of Lebanon's difficult economic and living conditions.
He emphasized that maintaining UNRWA's mandate and securing sustainable funding for the Agency are urgent necessities and an international responsibility that cannot be delayed. He also reiterated his rejection of any attempts to undermine UNRWA's role or diminish its United Nations mandate.