Manila, April 21 (QNA) - HE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Richard Gordon, praised the humanitarian initiatives of the State of Qatar in his country and various countries of the world and its efforts in promoting stability and global peace.
In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency confirmed that the Philippines is looking forward to the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, pointing out that His Highness's visit will enhance the level of existing relations between the two countries and open the way for broader relations in the humanitarian fields.
His Excellency praised the role of Qatari humanitarian institutions, including the Qatar Red Crescent Society, saying that it carries out distinguished humanitarian efforts as the main humanitarian institution in the state of Qatar.
His Excellency also praised the pioneering role of the Qatar Red Crescent Society in the Philippines, noting its humanitarian initiatives over the past years, including the construction of hundreds of homes that were destroyed or damaged due to disasters, as well as various relief aid.
His Excellency stressed that the humanitarian contributions of the State of Qatar are very important for the Philippines which is one of the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters, adding that there is a strong partnership and compassion to help people and improve their lives.
"I have witnessed the Qatari humanitarian presence in many countries that have been exposed to disasters, including the Philippines which has witnessed many multiple natural disasters over the past years," His Excellency added, pointing out that the State of Qatar provided a lot of assistance during those disasters, especially professional medical teams, and this was accompanied by an exchange of expertise and experiences in the field of disaster control and prevention, making Qatar one of the Philippines' closest partners.
In a related context, His Excellency noted Qatar's role in promoting peace, stability, and development around the world in addition to its humanitarian role. "Given Qatar's experience in the field of humanitarian aid, it is a matter of pride that they can help and achieve peace, whether in the humanitarian or economic aspects," His Excellency said.
At the conclusion of his statement to QNA, HE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) stressed the importance of cooperation in the humanitarian fields, especially search and rescue missions and hospital construction. His Excellency expressed his hope that this cooperation will culminate in building strong partnerships between the Philippine Red Cross and Qatar Red Crescent Society in these fields. (QNA)