Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today directed to dispatch urgent humanitarian relief aid to countries affected by the earthquake which jolted Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, leaving a number of casualties and missing people, and causing a massive destruction.
He instructed the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), chaired by HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to deliver relief aid to people affected by the quake in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon.
HH Shaikh Nasser expressed thanks and gratitude to HM the King, RHF Honorary Chairman, hailing continued royal humanitarian initiatives in support of disaster-stricken and needy people worldwide, in line with Bahrain’s efforts to foster international solidarity.
HH Shaikh Nasser commended the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, hailing its support to the foundation.
In the statement, he reiterated Bahrain’s unwavering solidarity with quake-stricken countries and commitment to contribute to alleviating people’s suffering, within strong relations with Turkey, Syria and Lebanon.
RHF Secretary-General Dr. Mustafa Al Sayyed announced that the foundation would coordinate with relevant ministries to harness all efforts and dispatch urgent relief aid.
“The foundation, led by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, will work to support alleviate families’ suffering of their families in the aftermath of this painful calamity”, he said
