Meeting of the Leadership of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan with the delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross

The leadership of the Red Crescent National Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST) held a meeting with the newly appointed Head of Operations for the Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Central Asia, Ms. Jamila Hammami, and the Head of the ICRC Mission in Turkmenistan, Mr. Mikhail Rakhmanov. During the meeting, the parties noted the fruitful cooperation between the NRCST and the ICRC, which for many years has contributed to the development of a culture of humanity, the dissemination of knowledge about International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and the enhancement of the National Society's preparedness for emergencies.

Special attention paid to strengthening cooperation in the popularization of knowledge about the principles of International Humanitarian Law, activities related to Restoring Family Links (RFL), as well as interaction in the sphere of assisting vulnerable groups and increasing community preparedness for emergencies. NRCST representatives outlined the Society's current initiatives aimed at raising awareness of IHL norms and conducting training seminars for volunteers, students of humanitarian and military universities and servicemen.

The ICRC delegation highly appreciated the efforts of the NRCST and expressed its readiness to provide further support to the National Society in key areas of activity. Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the fields of IHL training, Restoring Family Links, NRCST personnel training, and the implementation of international standards of humanitarian activities.