Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, met with Aqeel Al-Ghamdi, assistant supervisor-general for planning and development affairs at Saudi aid agency KSrelief, in New York.
During the meeting, they discussed the most pressing international humanitarian issues, along with ways to enhance cooperation to support relief work worldwide, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Al-Wasil commended the significant humanitarian initiatives undertaken by KSrelief, emphasizing that these efforts reflect Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving people in need around the globe.
Meanwhile, Al-Ghamdi lauded the active participation of Saudi Arabia’s mission to the UN in various international events, highlighting its pivotal role in enhancing the Kingdom’s global standing.
Since its launch in 2015, KSrelief has implemented 3,135 projects worth over $7.1 billion across 105 countries, in cooperation with 458 local, regional, and international partners.
The agency’s programs cover food security, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, education, emergency aid, nutrition, protection, early recovery, logistics, and telecommunications.
