Al-Afasy Awarded Ecosoc Membership
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Abdulaziz Al-Megren
GENEVA, Aug 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Quranic reciter Mishary Al-Afasy on Thursday joined the Creators Union of Arab (CUA), thus obtaining the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) membership.
Al-Asafy, who is the Imam of Kuwait's Grand Mosque, was honored, in recognition of his pioneering path globally as one of the most outstanding dignitaries.
Under this membership, the holders can enter the UN HQ attend meetings, and submit opinions and recommendations in line with specific measures and standards.
Speaking to KUNA over the phone, Al-Afasy expressed his pleasure and pride for being selected to work, as a Kuwaiti person who loves humanitarian action, with the UN non-government organizations and voluntary agencies.
Al-Afasy, who got the union's medal, said this honoring shows his commitment to serving his country and the whole world to achieve required sustainable development, and enhance society efforts and skills that are in harmony with Kuwait's policy based on supporting peace and positive change.
Meanwhile, head of the CUA and Arab media union Ahmed Nour said in a press statement that this honoring is a message of inspiration for future generations that encourages them to achieve achievements and excellence in their fields.
He explained that Al-Afasy's contributions have positively affected the lives of millions across the world through his Quran recitation, television and radio programmes, chants, activities and charitable tours. (end) aam.msa.hm
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