KUWAIT: The Ambassador of Vietnam to Kuwait Lee Toan Thang during his visit to KRCS. - KUNA photos

KUWAIT: The Ambassador of Vietnam to Kuwait Lee Toan Thang commended the distinguished Kuwaiti role, as well as the country's comprehensive and qualitative efforts in the field of humanitarian and relief work. After Thang's meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Dr Hilal Al-Sayer yesterday, the ambassador said in a press statement that he appreciates KRCS' role in supporting people exposed to natural disasters and reducing their human suffering.

Thang was briefed on the distinguished humanitarian and relief activities provided by KRCS with the aim of supporting humanitarian and relief work worldwide, he said, underlining that it works to serve all of humanity. He commended what KRCS presented in combating COVID-19 locally and internationally, noting that the association provided a distinguished model regarding awareness and preventive measures for all citizens and residents.

The Ambassador of Vietnam to Kuwait Lee Toan Thang meets KRCS Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance KRCS' efforts in Vietnam, documenting links and promoting areas of partnership with the competent authorities in humanitarian affairs there. Thang indicated that his country has strong ties with Kuwait, as the two countries seek to develop the existing political and economic relations between them.

Meanwhile, Sayer said in a similar statement that Thang's visit to KRCS' headquarters supports its humanitarian orientations and strengthens the various areas of relief interventions, as KRCS will remain at the good expectations of everyone by making more efforts that raise the contents of humanitarian work and achieve its aspirations on the humanitarian arena that faces many challenges.

KRCS continues to fulfill its humanitarian role and duty in providing relief to the afflicted people and participating in every international effort to alleviate the suffering of these people, Sayer added, noting that KRCS supports any humanitarian work for the Vietnamese people. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the most vital humanitarian work and activities carried out by Kuwait to aid and assist countries in the areas of government contributions, humanitarian and relief aid, also medical aid. - KUNA