By Khaled Jabbar
TUNIS, Nov 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Direct Aid Society has granted scholarships to 130 students in Tunisia, Kuwait Ambassador Ali Al-Thafiri said Saturday.
The Kuwaiti initiative reflects its solid relationship with Tunisia, Al-Thafiri said in a speech, indicating that such an initiative also carries along strong brotherly sentiments on all levels.
It also clearly expresses the close ties between the two countries despite their geographical distance, he said, pointing out Direct Aid's contribution and efforts in bringing such a distance closer.
The Kuwaiti diplomat expressed keenness in in supporting Direct Aid's philanthropic actions and providing whatever it needs to attain its goal to the fullest in enhancing development in Tunisia.
Direct Aid's action in Tunisia has seen a significant development over the past decades, Al-Thafiri said, noting that the Kuwaiti society's activities in the North African country have expanded to educational and development instead of being limited to religious advocacy only.
Meanwhile, Al-Thafiri told KUNA that the Kuwaiti initiative is part of the country's philanthropic action and under the directions of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Direct Aid Society is a follow-up to Kuwait's philanthropic and humanitarian action that aims to boost brotherly ties with Tunisia, he noted, adding the "excellent" initiative would help 130 students complete their studies. (end) ksj.ma