Romanian Red Cross praises Kuwait’s humanitarian efforts
VIENNA: General Director of Romanian Red Cross, Ioan Silviu Lefter, praised Wednesday Kuwait’s humanitarian role in aiding all those in need, especially Ukrainian refugees. After meeting with Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) head of board of directors Anwar Al-Hasawi, Lefter expressed gratitude to the society for efforts supporting Ukrainian refugees in Romania. He mentioned that the two looked into ways of bolstering mutual collaboration and coordination, and discussed ways to aid Ukrainian refugees, touching on the role of KRCS in aiding those subjected to natural or manmade catastrophes. Meanwhile, Hasawi commended the hospitality and coordination efforts of the Romanian Red Cross, indicating that KRCS is keen on collaborating with humanitarian organizations to further relief work. Hasawi also added that logistic and material efforts aiding countries receiving Ukrainian refugees must be doubled.
A Kuwaiti Air Defense plane with 40 tons of medical aid on board has landed at Bucharest International Airport on Tuesday in a bid to alleviate the sufferings and woes of Ukrainian refugees in Romania. The Kuwaiti humanitarian gesture came in response to international calls for sending humanitarian and relief assistance to Ukrainian internally displaced persons and refugees. Kuwaiti Ambassador to Romania Talal Al-Hajri and embassy staff welcomed the accompanying team of the humanitarian aircraft to the airport. The ambassador said Kuwait’s relief aid came at the behest of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, reflecting Kuwait’s humanitarian role in easing out the anguish of people worldwide. He added that the initiative came in response to an international humanitarian appeal for helping Ukrainian displaced persons and refugees.