Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity in coordination with NGOs has sent 100 tons of food and emergency relief items such as blankets and mattresses, in addition to 250 tons of medical supplies including masks and medicines.
Nevine El-Qabbaj, the Minister of Social Solidarity and Vice-Chairman of the Egyptian Red Crescent, had directed the Red Crescent and other NGOs to urgently prepare and send relief aid to Lebanon, according to a statement released by the ministry.
The directive was in line with the government's desire to rekindle the Arab spirit, the need to provide support to brotherly countries, especially in times of crises and ordeals, and the implementation of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli’s directives, the statement said.
In recent months, Egypt has sent multiple aid shipments to Lebanon to help the country face economic hardships and the coronavirus pandemic.
The new aid shipment comes in light of the ongoing economic crisis in the country and recent bad weather conditions.
The emergency relief aid to Lebanon has been provided by Misr El-Kheir Foundation, Resala and the Egyptian Food and Clothing Banks, the statement said, in addition to aid provided by other government entities.
El-Qabbaj expressed appreciation for the participation of civil society organizations in preparing the aid, commending the efforts of the volunteers from the Egyptian Red Crescent in completing the logistical preparation of the cargo to send the aid by sea to the Lebanese Red Cross.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
