Damascus: Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to support the brotherly Syrian people in their humanitarian ordeal caused by the devastating earthquake that struck parts of their country recently, and in line with the distinguished fraternal relations between the two countries and their peoples, a plane carrying the first relief aid shipment to those affected by the earthquake arrived at the Damascus International Airport today.
Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) and CEO of the National Committee for Supporting Earthquake Victims in Syria and Türkiye, and members of the National Committee accompanied the shipment, which included 40 tonnes of emergency medical materials and equipment for hospitals and shelters.
Bahraini Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, members of the diplomatic mission at the embassy, the representative of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and a number of Syrian officials welcomed the delegation.
Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed indicated that based on HM the King’s directives and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the RHF, led by HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, launched a national campaign to support the quake-affected people in Syria and Türkiye.
He added that Bahrainis had participated massively in the Solidarity Day, setting the best example of solidarity with the brotherly Syrian people.
He said that the campaign is still ongoing and that the door for contribution is open to all, as the ultimate goal is to implement development projects for the brothers in Syria.
In this regard, he unveiled a project to establish a hospital bearing the name of Bahrain in Syria, as part of the relief and assistance work for the wounded who were affected by the devastating earthquake.
Dr. Al-Sayed pointed out that this shipment of urgent aid includes medicines, equipment, and shelter supplies, adding that a team of specialists will make a field tour of the areas affected by the earthquake to collect first-hand information about the necessary needs of the afflicted.
He added that a medical team specialised in disasters would be dispatched to Syria to help treat those wounded due to the earthquake.
Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Khaled Haboubati, expressed thanks and gratitude to HM King Hamad, praising the support of Bahrain’s leadership, government and people.
He said that the shipment would contribute to alleviating the sufferings of those affected by the quake, affirming the depth of the fraternal relations between the two countries and their peoples.
Ambassador Waheed Sayyar said that following the directives of HM the King and he Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Embassy of Bahrain has made all necessary arrangements to deliver humanitarian aid to those affected by the quake in Syria.
The envoy commended the efforts of the RHF, led by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad, to support the brotherly Syrian people following the devastating earthquake.
He pointed out that the embassy will continue contacting the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and the Syrian authorities, particularly the Health Ministry, to be informed about the urgent medical needs, asserted that Syria is capable of overcoming this crisis, and emerge strong as it has always been.
