Jeddah Hosts 5th Consultative Meeting between National Societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent in OIC’s Countries

On July 23, 2023, Jeddah, the Fifth Consultative Meeting between the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent and the Red Crescent Societies in the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation began its work under the patronage of the Adviser to the Governor of the Mecca region, Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz.

The meeting, which was attended by representatives of the OIC Member States and senior officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, aims at consolidating efforts and facilitating joint humanitarian action.

In his speech, the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Office, Dr. Jalal Al-Owaisi, noted that this meeting is aimed at enhancing cooperation, ensuring the exchange of experience, developing the skills and capabilities of the Red Crescent and Red Cross societies, as it unites societies and organizations and gives them the opportunity to analyze their experience and develop new recommendations.

The Republic of Kazakhstan was represented by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the OIC, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Jeddah Ruslan Kospanov and representatives of the Red Crescent of Kazakhstan.