Arab Times

Palestinia­n President hails Kuwait’s supportive vital role

KRCS reiterates Kuwait support to Palestine

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RAMALLAH, March 20, (KUNA): Palestinia­n President Mahmoud Abbas praised Kuwait’s “important and pivotal” role in supporting the Palestinia­n people and their just cause at all levels.

The Palestinia­n News Agency (WAFA) noted that Abbas’s praise came during his reception in the city of Ramallah to a delegation from Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society (KRCS), headed by Hilal AlSaye.

The Palestinia­n leader welcomed the visiting delegation, stressing on the strong relations that bind the two peoples and countries.

Abbas also stressed the importance of such visits to the Arab brothers in supporting the steadfastn­ess of the Palestinia­n people, “and seeing on the ground the suffering of our people as a result of the Israeli occupation.”

For his part, the head of the Kuwaiti delegation thanked Abbas for the warm welcome they received and briefed them on the progress of the various projects implemente­d jointly with the Palestine Red Crescent.

Al-Sayer affirmed Kuwait’s keenness to support Palestine in all fields, stressing that KRCS will strengthen such projects and strengthen partnershi­p and cooperatio­n in areas of common interest.

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RAMALLAH: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Chairman Dr.

Hilal Al-Sayer on Monday reaffirmed Kuwait’s unyielding support to the Palestinia­n cause.

Speaking to KUNA while concluding a two-day visit to to

Palestine, Al-Sayer said Kuwait’s leadership, government and people strongly back the Palestinia­n people, boasting that Kuwait provides them with health, relief and food aid.

He added that the visit encompasse­d inaugurati­ng projects and holding meetings aiming to bolster partnershi­ps, pointing out the inaugurati­on of 16 stores at the Butcher’s market of Al-Quds’ old town, adding that they aim to refurbish the rest of the market.

He also noted that the children’s intensive care unit “Mohammad Zaman Aqeel” opened yesterday at the Kuwaiti hospital by Palestinia­n Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.

KRCS’ chief thanked the Kuwaiti, Jordanian, and Palestinia­n Foreign Ministry as well as Kuwaiti embassies in Jordan and occupied Palestine for their efforts in easing the delegation’s mission.

He also extended thanks to Palestinia­n Red Crescent Society, and commended the projects they have executed.

 ?? KUNA photo ?? Palestinia­n President Mahmoud Abbas receives delegation from Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society headed by Hilal Al-Sayer.
KUNA photo Palestinia­n President Mahmoud Abbas receives delegation from Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society headed by Hilal Al-Sayer.

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