Based on the royal directives, the foundation signed an agreement with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in support of efforts to extend relief aid to quake-hit Afghanistan.

Under the deal, a RHF delegation will pay a visit to the quake-stricken regions in Afghanistan and distribute relief aid to people.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed deepest thanks and gratitude to HM the King, RHF Honorary Chairman, hailing royal humanitarian initiatives in support of disaster-stricken and needy people worldwide.

He commended the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for its unwavering support to the foundation.

He stressed Bahrain’s coordination with other GCC countries and the United Nations in support of crisis-stricken Afghan people, noting that the foundation would deliver urgent relief and medical aid.

AHN