KASSAB: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has signed a cooperation agreement to provide critical firefighting equipment, machinery and supplies to support efforts in combating forest fires in the Syrian town of Kassab, located in Latakia governorate.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday in the presence of Syria’s Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al-Saleh, and reflects a growing partnership between the two sides aimed at boosting Syria’s emergency response capabilities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The scheme is designed to enhance the effectiveness and speed of wildfire response operations in Latakia through technical and logistical support to local firefighting teams.
With summer temperatures rising, the agreement is seen as a timely intervention to mitigate the risk of widespread forest fires in the region.
Syria’s Deputy Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Ahmed Qazziz described the agreement as strategically significant, particularly during the high-risk summer period.
He highlighted its focus on strengthening civil defense readiness, training personnel and equipping field teams, all crucial elements in safeguarding communities from natural disasters.
The agreement is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian mission to assist disaster-affected populations and help brotherly countries around the world.
