Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh met, Wednesday, with Hilde Haraldstad, Chargé d’Affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Damascus, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in the fields of mine clearance and sustainable development, in support of local community recovery.
During the meeting, Minister al-Saleh stressed the importance of moving from short-term humanitarian aid to long-term development projects, underlining the need for integrated international efforts to assist in reconstruction and to reinforce stability in affected communities.
The two sides agreed to continue technical coordination to identify priority areas for intervention and to exchange expertise in disaster management and rehabilitation.
The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management is working on developing national programs in coordination with relevant authorities, aimed at enhancing community resilience and achieving sustainable development, in line with government efforts to support the safe and dignified return of Syrian citizens.
MHD Ibrahim
