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ICRC senior officials commend Kuwait's humanitarian contributions

The Second Kuwait International Forum for Humanitarian Workers delegation's visit to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva
The Second Kuwait International Forum for Humanitarian Workers delegation's visit to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva
GENEVA, July 21 (KUNA) -- Senior officials at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have lauded Kuwait's rapid response to humanitarian calls, through generous contributions.
Kuwait is globally known for its support to humanitarian situations, ICRC Deputy Director of Operations Regis Savioz told KUNA on Tuesday, saying he welcomes exchange of expertise with Kuwaiti charity and relief organizations, as both share common goals for assisting people worldwide.
Savioz pointed to millions of people who have fallen victims to catastrophes, crises and conflicts around the globe. They are in dire need for help, he said, noting that challenges of humanitarian work are "colossal." He welcomed a visiting delegation from the Second Kuwait International Forum for Humanitarian Workers.
According to Savioz, there are ICRC's 13,000 employees carrying out humanitarian missions in more than 80 countries, with a budget that exceeds one billion Swiss franc.
Major missions are now in Syria, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen.
For his part, ICRC's head of operations for the Middle East Robert Mardini welcomed the Kuwaiti delegation, and highlighted the country's humanitarianism worldwide.
He referred to the hard conditions in the region that prompt further humanitarian cooperation to help the afflicted people. (end) akw.msa