Qutaiba Qadish, Director of the International Cooperation Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, held talks today, Wednesday, at the Political Affairs Directorate in Homs, with representatives of international organizations and local associations regarding the service and humanitarian needs of the governorate and the priorities for responding to them.
Funding Priorities
The meeting addressed the possibility of funding vital projects in the health, education, water, irrigation, and energy sectors, and discussed the challenges facing the implementation of humanitarian projects and ways to enhance coordination among concerned parties. Qadish clarified that the governorate has not received a significant share of international funding in recent periods, noting that several proposed projects will be presented to international financial institutions soon.
Procedural Challenges
For his part, Iyad Jafar, Director of the Social Affairs and Labor Directorate in Homs, emphasized that the meeting focused on the most prominent procedural challenges and existing needs in alignment with national priorities. Wael Sheikh Fath, Program Coordinator at "Mad Global," pointed out difficulties related to approvals and licenses and financial challenges, stressing the importance of conveying a realistic picture of working conditions.
Medical Support
In turn, Marwan Tahir, Deputy Director of the Spanish organization "Doctors Without Borders," indicated that the organization is currently supporting two health centers in Homs city: Al-Khalidiya Health Center and the Health Complex. Tahir noted that the meeting provided an opportunity to enhance understanding and cooperation with government institutions, expressing optimism about the possibility of achieving progress in improving the quality of medical services in the coming stage.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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