Conference manifests Kuwait’s belief in humanitarian action: IICO chief
Kuwait drumming up efforts to help heal Iraq’s wounds
KUWAIT: A total of $330.130 million is the total amount of pledges announced at Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Conference to Support the Humanitarian Situation in Iraq, which concluded yesterday. The conference convened at the attendance of Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Holding the conference manifests Kuwait’s belief in humanitarian action, said Abdullah AlMaatouq, chairman of the Islamic International Charity Organization (IICO). His remark came during a speech at the opening of the conference yesterday, noting that by holding such gathering, Kuwait is drumming up efforts in order to help “heal Iraq’s wounds” as Kuwait is “following a steady and methodical approach” to preserve international peace and security while easing plight of the suffering.” Three years passed with more than five million displaced Iraqis live harsh and almost inhumane conditions, he noted, adding “but with $200 million in aid from Kuwait, a new window of hope was open.” The conference kicked off yesterday to tackle latest developments in the humanitarian situation. It coincides with Kuwait’s hosting of the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq. The conference is being held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah and the Kuwaiti government.