(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Salman Al-Mutairi
KUWAIT, Oct 2 (KUNA) -- The 15th relief aircraft in Kuwait's second air bridge departed Thursday morning from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base to Egypt's Al-Arish International Airport, carrying 40 tons of food aid bound for Gaza under the "Kuwait is by Your Side" campaign.
Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) is operating the flights as part of the nationwide "Fazaa for Gaza" effort, in partnership with Kuwaiti charities and in coordination with the Ministries of Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Defense, including the Kuwait Air Force.
Speaking to KUNA before takeoff, KRCS Chairman Khaled Al-Maghamis said the air bridge - directed by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - mobilizes state institutions to deliver aid swiftly and in an orderly manner.
The official charity partnership underscores Kuwait's consistent support for just humanitarian causes and highlights the country's strong culture of solidarity, he said.
KRCS, working with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) and Kuwait's Embassy in Cairo, is ensuring the continuous, safe delivery of assistance to Gaza, he mentioned.
Today's shipment from Jood Charity is in addition to four KRCS flights to Jordan and 11 to Egypt so far.
This brings total aid sent via the second air bridge to 300 tons of Kuwait-produced foodstuffs, coordinated with Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company. (end)
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