Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Discusses with the Lebanese Ambassador the Enhancement of Cooperation in Social and Humanitarian Fields

Kuwait City, Aug 31 (KUNA) -- Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailan, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood, held talks with Ghadi Al-Khouri, the Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic to Kuwait, to explore ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, particularly in social and humanitarian fields.

In a press statement issued today, Monday, the Ministry of Social Affairs said the meeting discussed prospects for developing institutional cooperation frameworks and coordinating on joint protocols and agreements in social affairs, contributing to the exchange of expertise and experiences and the development of programs and services provided to beneficiary groups.

It added that the two sides discussed areas of cooperation in caring for the elderly, supporting and empowering persons with disabilities, and leveraging exchanged experiences and expertise to develop the social care system and enhance social integration and community participation.

The statement clarified that the meeting also addressed ways to strengthen cooperation between charitable societies and public benefit institutions in both countries, and to support joint humanitarian and social initiatives, reflecting the deep fraternal and historical ties between the State of Kuwait and the Lebanese Republic.

The statement quoted Minister Al-Huwailan emphasizing the importance of continuing coordination and working to translate proposed areas of cooperation into practical programs and initiatives that serve common interests and enhance social and humanitarian efforts in both countries. (End) A.Y.S. / K.D.A.