KUWAIT: Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Dr Khaled Al-Mughamis held talks on Monday with Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kuwait, Nisreen Rabian, on ways to enhance cooperation and joint humanitarian initiatives, particularly in support of refugee issues. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Mughamis underlined the importance of forging effective partnerships between international and regional humanitarian organizations, emphasizing the need to boost support and expand avenues of collaboration as a pressing humanitarian imperative. He called for the establishment of open platforms for dialogue and information exchange to strengthen the humanitarian sector, noting that discussions with UNHCR focused on bolstering coordination to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and other regions amid mounting global humanitarian challenges.
Officials take a group photo after the meeting.
Al-Mughamis lauded the UNHCR’s efforts in assisting refugees and displaced populations affected by conflict and natural disasters, reaffirming Kuwait’s unwavering commitment to upholding humanitarian and relief responsibilities on the global stage. For her part, Rabian affirmed that the meeting aimed to further coordination and integration with local and international partners to help improve conditions for refugees worldwide. She commended Kuwait’s humanitarian role, highlighting the vital contributions of governmental and civil society institutions, including charities and philanthropic organizations.
She noted that the Kuwait Red Crescent Society remains a key supporter of UNHCR efforts, particularly in delivering essential services to refugees such as the Rohingya minority in Bangladesh. These include providing safe living conditions and implementing educational initiatives. Rabian also expressed appreciation for KRCS’ leading role in humanitarian action and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation to implement urgent relief programs. — KUNA
