YEMEN Press Agency

FM discusses with IFRC cooperation aspects

SANAA, Dec. 9 (YPA) – Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf on Sunday discussed with Mads Hansen, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Country Office in Sanaa the cooperation aspects between Yemen and the Federation.

In the meeting, the minister reviewed the humanitarian situation developments as a result of Saudi-led coalition’s war on the country for nearly four years, which has had catastrophic affects on all life aspects.

Sharaf praised IFRC’s efforts in the humanitarian aspect, calling on the organizations operating Yemen to double efforts in the coming stage, especially in light of the growing humanitarian needs.

For his part, Hansen reviewed the IFRC’s activities in Yemen, confirming the Federation’s commitment to providing all possible support to contribute to mitigating the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people.

 

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