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Romania acts in support of Gaza Strip’s civilian population
Two Romanian Air Force aircraft, a C-130 Hercules and a C-27 J Spartan, perform, on April 29 and 30, humanitarian missions to airlift food products and barrack and camp equipment - tents, sleeping bags, beds, etc., made available by the National Administration of State Reserves and Special Issues, in support of Gaza Strip’s population.
The mission of airlifting material goods granted by Romania, free of charge, is carried out with the approval of the Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, at the request of the Department for Emergency Situations.
According to the National Committee for Emergency Situations Decision no. 7/26.04.2024, the mission is performed by air to the Republic of Cyprus, with national resources made available by the Ministry of National Defence, respectively on land to the Hellenic Republic/Republic of Turkey, with vehicles provided by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, and by sea to the HUB set up by the European Union Commission in the Republic of Cyprus, as part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The transportation of humanitarian aid on the Republic of Cyprus - Gaza Strip corridor is carried out with the help of specialized UN agencies.
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