The fifth Consultative Meeting between the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent and Red Crescent Societies in states member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) started today in Jeddah under the patronage of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz.
The meeting, attended by representatives of national societies from 56 countries and several senior officials from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, aims at consolidating efforts and facilitating joint humanitarian action.
President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority Dr. Jalal Al-Owaisi said that this latest meeting aims at enhancing cooperation, enabling exchange of expertise and developing the skills and capabilities of Red Crescent and Red Cross societies, since it brings together societies and organizations, and gives them the opportunity to review their successful experience, which could be a model to be implemented in some countries.
Source: Saudi Press Agency