International Institute for Religious Freedom

Syria-Germany: Strengthening cooperation in the field of crisis response

Report by R. Fawaz, Syran Arab News Agency
The German delegation with the Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management and other government representatives © ISHR/Dr. Esther Schirrmacher

The Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed Saleh, discussed with a German delegation led by Thomas Schirrmacher, President of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) and the IIRF, ways to strengthen cooperation in the areas of emergency, crisis and disaster response, as well as be­nefiting from German expertise.

During the meeting, attended by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Joseph Bali, Saleh referred to the efforts of the ministry and civil defense to provide services to all citizens without discrimination.

For its part, the delegation ex­pressed its appreciation for Sy­ria’s response and development efforts, emphasizing the organization’s willingness to provide technical support and share its expertise in the context of huma­nitarian cooperation.