ShareANKARA: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) announced Tuesday that it provided humanitarian aid to 450 individuals in the Armenian capital, Yerevan. Khaled Al-Mutairi, head of the society’s field team, clarified in a phone call with KUNA that the aid was distributed according to essential needs, particularly targeting the elderly and the most vulnerable groups, in coordination with the Armenian Red Cross Society. Food parcels, sufficient for a family of five, were distributed for one month along with blankets, heaters, and cleaning supplies, Al-Mutairi added.
He pointed out Kuwait’s commitment to responding promptly to humanitarian appeals and assisting those in need, especially in disaster-stricken and vulnerable countries. He expressed gratitude to Kuwait’s Ambassador to Armenia, Nawaf Al-Enezi, and the embassy staff for their dedication and support of the team, mobilizing all resources to facilitate their mission. Last Friday, KRCS launched a humanitarian aid campaign to assist over 1,500 individuals in need and displaced from the Nagorno-Karabakh region in various areas of Armenia.
Meanwhile, an Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) official on Tuesday commended Kuwait’s relief efforts and humanitarian response in helping those in need and displaced in Armenia. In a statement to Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), received by KUNA, ARCS Secretary General Artur Aristakesyan expressed gratitude towards Kuwait’s significant humanitarian aid, emphasizing the country’s role in humanitarian generosity and acknowledging KRCS’ prompt response in providing crucial support to displaced people from the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Over 1,500 people across Armenia would benefit from KRCS’ distinctive humanitarian assistance, he noted. He underlined KRCS’ dedication to humanitarian service worldwide, underscoring the impartial and inclusive nature of their efforts. Last Friday, KRCS launched a humanitarian aid campaign to assist over 1,500 individuals in need and displaced from the Nagorno-Karabakh region in various areas of Armenia in response to a call from ARCS. — KUNA
