Deputy Yemeni Ambassador: We appreciate Kuwait's humanitarian efforts in supporting displaced persons and alleviating the suffering of those affected

Abtisam Saeed, Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Kuwait, affirmed her country’s appreciation for the humanitarian role played by Kuwait in supporting the Yemeni people and assisting those affected by the current humanitarian situation. She praised the relief and development efforts provided by the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, which reflect the deep fraternal and historical ties between the two countries and their peoples.

Saeed told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday, following her meeting with Khaled Al-Mughams, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, at the Society’s headquarters, that the visit aimed to discuss ways to enhance humanitarian cooperation and provide relief assistance to displaced persons from the areas of Taiz, Aden, and Marib, whose numbers are estimated at between 300,000 and 400,000 amid growing humanitarian needs that include food supplies, health services, medicines, and shelter essentials.

She noted that the difficult humanitarian conditions faced by displaced persons necessitate intensifying relief efforts and expanding the scope of response to urgent needs, thereby contributing to alleviating their suffering and improving their living conditions, especially given the challenges confronting affected families, many of which lack basic necessities of life.

She added that the Kuwait Red Crescent Society is at the forefront of reaching out to those in need and affected individuals across various regions in Yemen, commending the positions of Kuwait, its leadership, people, and humanitarian institutions in supporting their brothers in Yemen and the aid they provide, which reflects values of solidarity and mutual human support.

Saeed renewed her thanks and appreciation to Kuwait for its continued humanitarian support to her country, emphasizing the importance of continuing cooperation and coordination with Kuwaiti relief institutions to meet the needs of displaced persons and enhance efforts aimed at mitigating the repercussions of the humanitarian crisis.

For his part, Khaled Al-Mughams, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, stated in a similar remark to KUNA that Kuwait has always stood by its brothers in the Republic of Yemen, driven by fraternal bonds and historical relations between the two countries. He stressed the Society’s commitment to continuing to provide humanitarian aid and implementing relief and development projects to support the most vulnerable groups.

Al-Mughams said the meeting discussed ways to enhance humanitarian cooperation and reviewed relief needs and priorities in Yemen, particularly regarding the provision of urgent assistance to displaced persons and affected families, thereby strengthening response efforts and ensuring that aid reaches eligible beneficiaries.

He clarified that Kuwaiti humanitarian work in Yemen has not been limited to providing emergency relief but has extended over the past years to include sustainable development projects in the sectors of health, education, water, sanitation, food, shelter, and orphan care, contributing to improving the living conditions of beneficiaries.

He noted that the Kuwait Red Crescent Society continues its humanitarian efforts in coordination and collaboration with relevant authorities and humanitarian partners to identify priorities and meet the basic needs of the most affected families, reaffirming Kuwait’s ongoing humanitarian approach of standing by the Yemeni people and supporting them in facing difficult circumstances.