President of the Arab Union for the Blind to visit Kazakhstan

On February 10 of this year, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Qatar A.Issagaliyev met with the President of the Arab Union for the Blind, Dr. Khaled Al-Naemi. During the meeting, ways of cooperation in the field of support for people with special needs were discussed.

The diplomat informed the interlocutor about the measures of state support for people with disabilities in Kazakhstan, as well as ongoing programs to improve the socialization of the visually impaired and blind.

The President of the Union expressed interest in establishing working contacts with the Kazakhstan Society for the Blind to establish cooperation and implement joint projects. In this context, Ambassador A.Issagaliyev proposed to consider unique innovative projects developed by Kazakhstani scientists designed to significantly improve the quality of life of people with low vision.

Khaled Al-Naemi expressed interest in these projects and expressed readiness to visit Kazakhstan in March this year.

For reference: The Arab Union for the Blind was founded in August 2007 under the auspices of the League of Arab States, the headquarters is located in Doha. It is an independent, non-governmental organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities, as well as promotes their adaptation in society.