Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mua’tasim Ahmed Salih, met with Kuwait’s Minister of Social Development, Amal Hadi Al-Huwaila, on Friday during the 45th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs. Sudan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Hassan Salih Sawar Al-Dahab, and Kuwait’s Undersecretary, Dr. Khalid Al-Ajmi, also attended.

The talks focused on boosting social and health protection for Sudan’s vulnerable populations, including displaced persons and at-risk groups. Key discussions included expanding health insurance coverage, equipping health centres with medical devices and medicines, and supporting persons with disabilities through prosthetics and assistive devices.

Minister Salih highlighted the strong Sudan-Kuwait ties and expressed appreciation for Kuwait’s long-standing humanitarian and development support, including initiatives like the Eastern Sudan Reconstruction Fund. Minister Al-Huwaila reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting Sudan’s vulnerable communities and rehabilitation programmes.

Both sides agreed to establish a joint coordination mechanism to implement these initiatives. The meeting concluded with Minister Salih extending an official invitation to Minister Al-Huwaila to visit Sudan to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.