Tunisian Health Minister Holds Talks with KSrelief Supervisor General
Tunisian Minister of Health, Dr. Mustapha Ferjani, met in Tunis with Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).
During the meeting, the two officials discussed various humanitarian and relief-related issues.
Dr. Ferjani praised Saudi Arabia's global humanitarian initiatives, commending the vital role KSrelief plays in providing aid and support to those in need around the world.
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