Kuwait Dispatched 23Rd Plane To Syria With 10 Tons Of Aid

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Salman Al-Mutairi
KUWAIT, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- Kuwait dispatched the 23rd relief aircraft to Syria on Tuesday, carrying 10 tons of flour as part of the ongoing relief campaign, organized by the Kuwait Zakat House in coordination with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense.
In a statement to KUNA, before the plane's departure, Projects and Local Organizations Superintendent at the Zakat House, Aayed Al-Mutairi emphasized that the continuation of the air bridge reflects Kuwait's deep-rooted commitment to humanitarian assistance and the historical ties between the two nations.
The aid shipments were requested by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), which assesses urgent needs across provinces, particularly in light of increasing demand for essential food, medicine, and shelter supplies due to instability and a lack of infrastructure, Al-Mutairi explained.
He also noted that Kuwait Zakat House plans to expand relief efforts by organizing ground convoys in the near future, aiming to transport large quantities of essential supplies, and that these efforts are being coordinated with Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant authorities to facilitate cross-border humanitarian assistance.
Acting Manager for Foreign Activities, Abdulrahman Al-Terkeit reaffirmed the organization's commitment to aiding Syrians since the start of the crisis over a decade ago.
SARC has highlighted the urgent need for essential items, particularly flour, and future aid shipments will prioritize medicine and shelter supplies to address urgent humanitarian needs, Al-Terkeit added.
This plane is Kuwait Zakat House's fourth relief flight, bringing its total aid shipments to 122 tons, he cumulative assistance delivered through the Kuwaiti air bridge to Syria now stands at 601 tons. (end)
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