MoSD Discusses Humanitarian Support Initiatives for the Palestinian People with Saudi Ambassador to Palestine

Amman – Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamad, as part of a Palestinian delegation, met with the non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine, Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss areas and initiatives of humanitarian support for the Palestinian people and ways to strengthen cooperation in light of growing humanitarian and social needs.

The meeting was held at the Saudi Ambassador’s office in the Jordanian capital, Amman, with the participation of Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Ashraf Al-Awar, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Arab and Islamic Funds Nasser Qatami, and Senior Counsellor at the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Jordan Hakim Al-Zuraiqi.

Dr. Hamad emphasized the importance of continuing and strengthening joint efforts to support the most vulnerable families and groups. She expressed appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continued support and assistance to the Palestinian people and stressed the importance of partnership and coordination in responding to humanitarian needs.

The meeting also addressed areas of humanitarian intervention and initiatives that could contribute to strengthening the response to increasing needs and support national efforts aimed at providing protection and social assistance to affected populations.

The meeting was also attended by Naif Al-Shammari, Director of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre office in Jordan and Syria, and Kholoud Al-Sudairi, Head of the Political Section at the Saudi Embassy.