Kuwait’s Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila and Commerce and Industry Minister Khalifa Al-Ajeel confirmed that the country’s essential goods stockpile remains sufficient. This assurance came during a joint press statement following a meeting to review reports on supply levels and distribution data. The ministers emphasized the importance of cooperative societies in maintaining market stability and instructed local companies to prioritize these entities. They also urged citizens and residents to avoid hoarding food products, assuring the public of consistent availability.
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Ministries: Essential goods secure in Kuwait, joint monitoring continues
KUWAIT, June 19 (KUNA) — Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila and Commerce and Industry Minister Khalifa Al-Ajeel affirmed, Thursday, that Kuwait’s strategic stockpile of essential commodities was sufficient, adding that joint coordination on the matter ongoing. nThis came in a joint press statement issued by the ministries following a meeting held between the two ministers as part of the activation of the national emergency response plan and in continuation of field visits and direct monitoring of cooperative societies’ preparedness. nThe statement noted that the meeting reviewed reports from field teams monitoring stock levels regularly, and assessed supply and distribution data to ensure effective responsiveness to any developments. nDuring the meeting, the ministers instructed local companies and factories to prioritize supplying cooperative societies, emphasizing that these cooperatives are the designated entities for storing and distributing food supplies and are working around the clock to maintain market stability and meet consumer demand. nThe ministers also stressed the importance of raising awareness among citizens and residents about refraining from stockpiling or hoarding food products at home, to avoid the risks of spoilage or improper storage, noting that essential goods are available consistently and there is no cause for concern. (end) r noys.gta