Kuwaiti-Lebanese coordination to translate cooperation into practical programs and initiatives

Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaili, emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and translating proposed areas of cooperation between Kuwait and Lebanon into practical programs and initiatives that serve mutual interests and enhance social and humanitarian efforts in both countries.

This came during a meeting between the Minister of Social Affairs and the Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic to Kuwait, Ghadi Al-Khouri, where they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, particularly in social and humanitarian fields.

The Ministry of Social Affairs stated in a statement on Monday that the meeting addressed 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 touched upon ways to strengthen cooperation between charitable associations 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.