BEIRUT: Lebanese Minister of Environment Dr Nasser Yassin expressed gratitude to Kuwait on Sunday for its continued humanitarian assistance to Lebanon amid the ongoing crisis caused by the Zionist entity’s assault on the country. He acknowledged that Kuwait—its leadership, government, and people—has consistently supported Lebanon in these difficult circumstances. Yassin made this statement during the reception of a Kuwait Air Force plane at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, which was carrying medical aid collected by the Lebanese Embassy in Kuwait as part of a donation campaign to provide medicines to Lebanon.
In his remarks to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Yassin praised Kuwait’s humanitarian efforts, particularly its support during the recent Zionist aggression, which has led to the displacement of thousands of Lebanese citizens. He highlighted the importance of the aid, which includes medical supplies and humanitarian relief, with a focus on children, women, and pregnant women.
On behalf of the Lebanese government, Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Health Minister Firass Abiad, Yassin extended his thanks to the Lebanese Embassy in Kuwait and the Lebanese community there for facilitating the donation. He emphasized that the support provided by Kuwait comes with the full backing and solidarity of the Kuwaiti government. He also noted that, while there are still 25 refugee centers in operation, over 110,000 homes have been destroyed or damaged as a result of the Zionist occupation’s attacks. Approximately 600,000 displaced people are in need of continued assistance.
Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Lebanon, Yassin Al-Majed, informed KUNA that the plane carrying this shipment marks the seventh mission of the Kuwaiti Air Force, which has been transporting medical supplies from the Lebanese Embassy in Kuwait. Al-Majed explained that this shipment is part of the "Kuwait Seeks Your Well-being” campaign, a donation initiative organized by the Lebanese Embassy in Kuwait from December 6 to 8. The supplies will be handed over to Lebanon’s Higher Relief Commission for distribution.
Kuwait has been providing ongoing support to Lebanon through an airlift program, facilitating the delivery of aid to address the needs resulting from the escalating conflict. Lebanon began implementing a ceasefire agreement with the Zionist entity on November 27, following military operations that began since October 2023 in the south and along the border with the occupied Palestinian territories. The conflict further expanded in September, when the Zionist entity launched extensive airstrikes on several Lebanese areas, resulting in significant loss of life and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. — KUNA