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Director of the African Relief Organization, Sami Al-Azeb and Kuwaiti Ambassador to Tanzania Jassem Al-Najem during the signing ceremony
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) and African Relief Organization in Tanzania signed an agreement on Thursday to fund the digging of 16 water wells in Dar el Salaam to provide 16 schools with fresh water to support the initiative made by the Kuwaiti embassy themed, "water well for each school".
In a press statement after the signing ceremony, the Director of the African Relief Organization, Sami Al-Azeb hailed Kuwait's role made in the development projects in Tanzania and Africa.
Al-Azeb said, that Kuwait always been supporting and assisting less developed countries in their development, expressing his appreciation and gratitude for His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti government and people.
Meanwhile, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Tanzania Jassem Al-Najem, acknowledged the efforts made by KRCS to help Africa cope with water scarcity and draught.
Ambassador Al-Najem stated the importance of KRCS projects made in Tanzania; where KRCS funds the projects and the African Relief Organization execute it, by digging the water wells. (end)
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