Kuwait supports humanitarian programs worldwide: Envoy
GENEVA: The State of Kuwait is keen on continuing the support extended to humanitarian programs worldwide in line with its leadership’s guidelines and orders, a diplomat said yesterday. This statement came from Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN and International Organization’s headquarters in Geneva Jamal Al-Ghunaim, during his meeting with Deputy High Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Kelly Clements and the Food and Agricultural Organization’s (FAO) Senior Adviser for Program Development and Humanitarian Affairs Rodrigue Vinet. Ghunaim added that Kuwait was keen on partaking in vital humanitarian programs led by the UN and the international community to help those in need. His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people are keen on helping all those affected by natural disasters and conflicts, affirmed Ghunaim.
Meanwhile, Clements said that the UNHCR commended the efforts exerted by Kuwait on the humanitarian level. She affirmed that Kuwait was always on the forefront when it came to aiding people against mishaps, saying that such eagerness to fend off danger was appreciated. Clements revealed that her meeting with Ghunaim focused on Kuwait’s voluntary support of the Syrian refugees as announced by the Brussels conference last March. In the meantime, Vinet said that Kuwait was a major contributor to FAO’s programs to eradicate food shortage and hunger. Kuwait’s contributions touched every corner of the globe and desolated areas, he stressed. He added that cooperation with Kuwait had succeeded in protecting the lives of millions around the globe. — KUNA