Arab Red Cross, Crescent Organization affirm support for Al-Sayer's candidacy

BEIRUT, Sep 15 (KUNA) -- A meeting held in Beirut on Monday confirmed the support of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross organization for the nomination of a Kuwaiti official for membership of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The meeting of Executive Committee of the Arab Red Cross, Red Crescent Organization in its 44 session, affirmed its full support for Chairman of the Board Directors of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer.
The meeting, chaired by Al-Sayer in Beirut, agreed to adopt programs that promote the spirit of tolerance that leads to coexistence and social stability and develop cooperation.
It discussed the financial situation of the General Secretariat and the measures taken by the Secretariat to alleviate the fiscal deficit.
In a statement delivered during the meeting, Dr. Al-Sayer said "efforts of the Arab National Societies are appreciated and acknowledged by all organizations, especially the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and other humanitarian organizations in the world".
He also praised the efforts exerted by the Arab National Societies to improve the fields of humanitarian work and their striving to enhance the capacity of the Arab Organization and enable it to fulfill its noble mission in serving the peoples of the region.
Dr. Musaed Al-Enezi, Director of Legal Affairs and Youth Affairs and Director of Public Relations and Media Khaled Al-Zaid will participate in the meeting.(end) ayb.nhq