Egyptian Ambassador: Kuwait Plays a Pioneering Humanitarian Role in Assisting Those Affected

The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Kuwait, Mohamed Abu Al-Wafa, affirmed that humanitarian cooperation between Kuwait and Egypt reflects the depth of the fraternal and historical ties between the two countries and contributes to enhancing crisis response efforts and supporting those affected. Speaking to KUNA following his meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Khaled Al-Mughams, Abu Al-Wafa stated that Kuwait plays a pioneering humanitarian role through the support and assistance it provides to affected communities in various regions around the world, praising the role of the Kuwait Red Crescent in translating Kuwait’s humanitarian stances into field initiatives. He added that cooperation between the Egyptian Red Crescent and the Kuwait Red Crescent covers several humanitarian files, particularly the provision of relief aid to the Gaza Strip in health, food, and humanitarian sectors, including Kuwait’s establishment of a field hospital in Palestine. He noted that the Egyptian Red Crescent possesses extensive technical, logistical capacities and field expertise in handling crises, which can contribute to enhancing integration opportunities with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society and developing joint response mechanisms. He pointed out that the meeting discussed prospects for future cooperation in Gaza and other areas experiencing humanitarian crises.

For his part, Khaled Al-Mughams, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, affirmed in a similar statement to KUNA that Kuwaiti-Egyptian relations represent a solid model of cooperation and integration across various fields, particularly in the humanitarian and relief sectors. He highlighted the Society’s commitment to strengthening communication with Egyptian humanitarian institutions and exchanging expertise. Al-Mughams stated that cooperation between the Kuwait and Egyptian Red Crescents is an extension of the fraternal and historical relations between the two countries, noting that shared experiences, particularly in responding to urgent humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, have demonstrated the importance of coordination among humanitarian institutions to accelerate the delivery of aid to its rightful recipients. He emphasized the Society’s commitment to developing cooperation with the Egyptian side and opening new areas for partnership to enhance response efficiency, strengthen coordination, and facilitate the exchange of expertise, while praising the role played by the Egyptian Red Crescent in supporting humanitarian and relief operations.