Egypt, Singapore discuss social care cooperation
The meeting took up bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of protection and social care, along with benefiting from the exchange of expertise between the two countries.
Tragic humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, efforts made by the Egyptian State to support Palestinians and relief efforts provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) in transporting and providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians figured high during the meeting. (MENA)
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