KUWAIT: The World Food Program (WFP) representative to the GCC Abdel-Mageed Yahia on Wednesday confirmed Kuwait’s pioneering role in the field of humanitarian work with its national, regional and global dimensions. Yahya said in a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after his meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), Anwar Al-Hasawi that Kuwait is making massive efforts in the areas of supporting the WFP’s activities.

Kuwait’s major role in this field is attested by various individuals, bodies and organizations, he said, praising the influential role of humanitarian contributions and the efforts of the KRCS at all international levels, especially those affected by natural or man-made disasters. For his part, Al-Hasawi stressed in a similar statement to KUNA the importance of strengthening cooperation and relations with the WFP.

He stated that the relationship establishes a framework to determine the necessary mechanisms to advance the process of bilateral work with the WFP in a step towards serving humanity in many countries and regions that need assistance.

During the meeting, both sides discussed joint work in the future and how to coordinate humanitarian projects for the benefit of local communities in need, especially in the Gaza Strip and countries affected by natural or man-made disasters. He pointed out that KRCS seeks to expand and strengthen humanitarian cooperation and partnership with regional and international bodies and organizations in order to achieve its goals. — KUNA