KUWAIT, July 2 (KUNA) — The Deputy Regional Director of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Christian Cortez, on Wednesday commended the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) for its efforts in managing crises and providing assistance to people in the Gaza Strip as well as countries affected by wars and natural disasters.
This statement was made in an interview with KUNA following his visit to KRCS headquarters and a meeting with Chairman Ambassador Khaled Al-Maghames.
Cortez emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between IFRC and KRCS in humanitarian and relief efforts. He also discussed developments in humanitarian work within the region, including training for volunteers and staff members of the organization.
Ambassador Al-Maghames, for his part, affirmed KRCS’s commitment to continuing coordination and cooperation with IFRC to improve the effectiveness of urgent humanitarian responses and address the needs of vulnerable populations globally.
He highlighted that KRCS aims to build meaningful and constructive partnerships with the international community and its organizations to tackle humanitarian challenges and crises, underscoring the value of collective action.
“Kuwait is working to strengthen its position in humanitarian efforts and aid provision worldwide for the benefit of affected populations,” he remarked.
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IFRC praises Kuwait’s role in crisis management, aiding distressed people
KUWAIT, July 2 (KUNA) — Deputy Regional Director of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Christian Cortez on Wednesday praised Kuwait Red Crescent Society ‘s (KRCS) role in crisis management, aiding people in the Gaza Strip and countries effected by wars and natural disasters. nThis came in a statement for KUNA after his visit to KRCS ‘s headquarters and meeting with the Chairman Ambassador Khaled Al-Maghames. nCortez stressed the importance of enhancing joint cooperation between the two sides in the humanitarian and relief fields, discussing developments in humanitarian work in the region, and training volunteers and employees in the association. nFor his part, Ambassador Al-Maghames affirmed KRCS ‘s keenness to continue coordinating and cooperating with IFRC to enhance the effectiveness of urgent humanitarian response and meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups around the world. nHe added that KRCS works to strengthen purposeful and constructive partnerships with the international community and its organizations to face humanitarian challenges and crises, believing in the importance of joint action. n”Kuwait is working to consolidate its role in humanitarian work and providing aid around the world by to afflicted peoples,” he noted. (end) r nss.nof.bb