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TOKYO, 17th March, 2024 (WAM) --
Japan will join a maritime corridor initiative to deliver aid to Gaza by sea from Cyprus, as announced by the Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Sunday.
Aiming to deliver food, medical, and hygiene supplies through the maritime corridor, the Japanese government plans to coordinate promptly with other related countries.
Launched on Tuesday the initiative was mainly led by Cyprus, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates
Kamikawa pointed out that the maritime corridor can avoid constraints at borders in ground transportation.
“We will work promptly on the matter,” she said.
Notably, the UAE had announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip.
The aid was delivered via a maritime corridor launched from Larnaca Port in Cyprus to Gaza in collaborative effort between the United Arab Emirates, World Central Kitchen (WCK), and the Republic of Cyprus.
