Humanitarian efforts paint positive picture of Kuwait - KRCS

KUWAIT, June 7 (KUNA) -- Over the years, Kuwaiti humanitarian efforts painted a bright positive picture of the state to the outer world, stated Kuwait Red Crescent Society official, Khaled Al-Zaid.
On sideline of Qatar Red Crescent Society celebration of world international humanitarian law day in capital city of Doha, Al-Zaid, head of the public relations and media department at KRCS told KUNA that Kuwaiti diplomacy, a source of soft power, sought to fortify humanitarian dimensions within its foreign policy.
He indicated that the name of Kuwait became synonymous with humanitarian charitable work, adding that a work paper titled "Media and Humanitarian Diplomacy" was discussed highlighting Kuwait's role.
Al-Zaid mentioned that Kuwait's efforts extended beyond the borders of Arab world to reach nations far and wide as it also joined numerous active and vital international organizations such as the World Food Program, World Health Organization, UNRWA and many others.
KRCS caught on the importance of media in raising awareness regarding humanitarian situations early on, mentioned al-Zaid while also taking note of the society's efforts in ensuring the sustainability of humanitarian work.
He further commented saying that in this day and age media and diplomacy became closely intertwined, as the instrument of media is quite influential on public opinion. (end) sss.nfa.aai