New York, United States - January 20, 2025 Representatives of many countries to the United States have expressed the hope for a full implementation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, came into effect in Gaza on Sunday. The three-phase agreement is aimed at a "permanent ceasefire between the parties", according to the mediators. At a UN Security Council meeting held on Monday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the conclusion of the agreement between Palestine and Israel of the ceasefire and the exchange of detained persons, but stressed that efforts are still needed to ensure a comprehensive ceasefire, release all detained persons and increase humanitarian assistance. Varsen Aghabekian, state minister for foreign affairs and expatriates of Palestine, said in her speech that the Palestinian side hopes the ceasefire agreement could be implemented and that the Palestinian government is ready to resume management in Gaza. Right before the meeting, several representatives to the United Nations spoke to China Media Group (CMG) and what they said the most was hoping that the implementation of the agreement could hold all the way through. Shotlist: UN Headquarters, New York City - Jan 20, 2025: FILE: UN Headquarters, New York City - Date Unknown 1. United Nations headquarters; UN Headquarters, New York City - Jan 20, 2025 2. UN Security Council meeting in progress; 3. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking; 4. Israeli representative at meeting; 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Varsen Aghabekian, State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine: "We confirm that the Palestinian Government is ready to work with friendly brotherly countries and organizations to assume responsibility for the administration of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including restoring basic health, education, water and electricity services, ensuring the return of displaced persons to their homes, and preparing for the reconstruction phase."; 6. Attendees at meeting; UN Headquarters, New York City - Jan 20, 2025 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Vasily Nebenzya, permanent representative of Russia to United Nations (with reporter asking question): (Reporter: "How do you think of the ceasefire so far?") "It would be good if it holds."; 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to United Nations: "We welcome it so far. We hope it holds and we hope that the next steps will be taken."; 9. SOUNDBITE (English) Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, permanent representative of Guyana to United Nations: "We had supported the deal some time ago."; Rafah border crossing, Egypt - Jan 19, 2025 10. Various of trucks, ambulance passing Rafah crossing; Gaza Strip - Jan 19, 2025 11. Various of humanitarian aid trucks amid traffic; displaced people; rubble, damaged buildings; Tel Aviv, Israel - Jan 19, 2025 12. Various of Hostages Square, decorations. [Restriction - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use, No access Chinese mainland]