Cyprus’ Amalthea corridor for sending humanitarian aid to Gaza has been tried and tested in harsh conditions and remains a secure way to get the necessary help those in need, Deputy Minister of the United Arab Emirates for political affairs Lana Zaki Nusseibeh said on Friday.

The joint commitment of all partners to enhance humanitarian aid at this crucial time coincides with the political efforts to implement the 20-point peace plan and maintaining multiple points of entry to Gaza remains incredibly important, she added.

Speaking during a visit to DP World Limassol at the city’s port, Nusseibeh – who also serves and envoy of the UAE foreign minister – pointed out that, “as this plan moves forward, access to Gaza by land, air and sea is going to remain critical.

Nusseibeh was given a tour of the warehouses where the humanitarian aid from the UAE was being kept before sent to Gaza, in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus, Unops and international partners.

The minister said sending humanitarian aid to Gaza would not have been possible without the “important and strategic cooperation of the Republic of Cyprus”.

Cyprus and the UAE, she said, share common values and a commitment to regional stability, as well as a very progressive and realistic vision, placing cooperation at the centre of their relationship.

Nusseibeh said the UAE was aspiring to enhanced cooperation on a broader scale through Cyprus’ EU presidency in the first half of 2026.

The UAE are ready to cooperate even closer in sectors of mutual interest, from trade and energy to humanitarian action and crisis management, as in the case of Gaza, she added.

The Amalthea corridor, she said, is one of the strongest examples of strategic action and the manner in which the two countries realistically approach conflict, in order to help those in need.

Nusseibeh said that since the war started two years ago, the corridor has served as a vital lifeline for the civilians in Gaza.

She added that a new phase had begun based on the peace plan formulated by US President Donald Trump and partners in the region and beyond, to reconstruct Gaza.

The envoy confirmed the UAE support for a plan focusing on hope, optimism and economic recovery and expressed hope that this would strengthen efforts for long-term stability and peace between Israel and the Palestinians and a Palestinian state.

Nusseibeh said the effectiveness of Amalthea may not be apparent, however the numbers speak for themselves, as more than 22,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid have already been delivered to Gaza, with the UAE being one of the largest contributors.

Aid donated by the UAE for the people of Gaza is stored in a warehouse at the port of Limassol