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SCMCHA discusses with EU official’s humanitarian situation in Yemen

Ibrahim Al-Hamli, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for the Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation (SCMCHA), discussed, in an online meeting, with the European Union Ambassador to Yemen, Gabriel Munuera Vinals, issues related to the progress of humanitarian work in Yemen.

The meeting, which included the Deputy Director of Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations at the European Commission, Michael Koehler, and Acting Deputy Director for Multilateral Partnerships at the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ola Sohlstrom, and the official of the Humanitarian Affairs Office for Yemen at the European Commission, Vicky, in Belgium, discussed ways to bypass Difficulties and the improvement and development of humanitarian work.

Al-Hamli gave a presentation on the worst humanitarian situation in the world, caused by the aggression and blockade for more than eight years, and ways to develop work by increasing the volume of humanitarian funds that will contribute to improving the humanitarian and economic situation.

He reviewed the role of the Supreme Council as a responsible body for dealing with international, local organizations in managing, coordinating humanitarian work, and facilitating the work of organizations.

He also stressed keenness to strengthen cooperation with the European Union, and to work jointly to address all problems and difficulties to deliver humanitarian aid to those who deserve it.

In turn, the donors praised the efforts of the Council for Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation, and pointed out the importance of continuing to hold meetings on a regular basis because of its importance in improving the process of humanitarian aid reaching the Yemeni people.

The meeting was attended by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Council, Muhammad Al-Razzaa, international and foreign organizations, Turki Jamil, and the Counselor of the Humanitarian Aid Department of the Embassy of Sweden in Jordan, and Anna Guittet.

Source: Yemen News Agency