Kuwait's new milestone in aid, efforts in rebuilding Iraq
(Article from Charles Bright)



KUWAIT, Feb 8 (KUNA) -- The forthcoming conference in Kuwait, dubbed International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, is very reliable in mobilizing momentum and to alleviate the suffering of millions of displaced and affected victims from the wars, which sets a new rebuilding era by Kuwait's great efforts to help the Iraqi people.
Kuwait represented by government and private sectors and institutes has a special place to provide emergency aid to those affected by the war on the so-called Islamic State (IS) to take care of those wounded and confirms its diligent pursuit to build bridges and constant concern for stability and peaceful coexistence in the region.
The special status given by the State of Kuwait to Iraq is evident after its announcement in 2015 of USD 200 million donation to help displaced people in Iraq, which reaffirms the basic premise in Kuwait's foreign policy, a work toward achieving security and stability in Iraq.

Kuwaiti institutions and bodies have followed several parallel paths in providing humanitarian aid to Iraq during the past period, most of which concentrated in the areas of health, education and reconstruction, as well as relief sector, which was a high priority, including the provision of life-saving emergency aid such as food, heating fuel and other basic household needs.

During the past fourth quarter of last year, Kuwait intensified its support for Iraqi refugees and displaced persons, especially as a number of Iraqi areas were hit by a devastating earthquake that resulted in a number of casualties and substantial material damage.

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