Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh discussed with Jessica Svärdström, the Chargé d’affaires of the Kingdom of Sweden’s Embassy to Syria areas for enhancing cooperation in disaster management, institutional capacity building, and knowledge exchange to support sustainable development.
Minister Al-Saleh highlighted the risks posed by war remnants and landmines, presenting the ministry’s efforts in launching the National Mine Action Center and stressing the importance of coordinating international efforts to mitigate these dangers and protect lives.
Both sides discussed development of partnerships and exchanging expertise to enhance national disaster procedures, supporting humanitarian initiatives and promoting social stability and solidarity.
The ministry emphasized fostering international collaborations to improve emergency response, empower women, and strengthen civil society’s role in raising awareness about disaster and emergency management.
