Korean Red Cross Signs Partnership Agreement with Turkish Red Crescent

Partma Merich Iulmaz, President of the Turkish Red Crescent, and Cheolsu Kim, President of the Korean Red Cross, are posing for a commemorative photo after signing an agreement for humanitarian aid and development cooperation on the 11th. Korean Red Cross

The Korean Red Cross (President Cheolsu Kim) announced on August 14 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Turkish Red Crescent (President Partma Merich Iulmaz) for humanitarian aid and development cooperation. Through this agreement, the two organizations have committed to establishing a sustainable framework for cooperation in various humanitarian fields, including health, disaster preparedness, psychosocial support, and youth exchange.

The agreement covers several initiatives, such as the construction of a blood center as part of earthquake reconstruction efforts, as well as exchanges and friendship promotion in the fields of youth and volunteering. The construction of the blood center is expected to serve as a foundation for sharing the Korean Red Cross’s expertise in health and blood services in the future. Notably, the Turkish Red Crescent delegation included board members specializing in youth volunteer activities, and cooperation in this area was a key topic of discussion.

The close partnership between the two organizations began in earnest following the 2023 T?rkiye earthquake. At that time, the Korean Red Cross raised 40.2 billion KRW in donations to support the affected regions in T?rkiye. Since then, it has continued to support capacity-building programs for the Turkish Red Crescent. This agreement serves as a turning point, institutionalizing their cooperation and elevating it to a long-term humanitarian partnership.

Cheolsu Kim, President of the Korean Red Cross, stated, “This agreement is a milestone that solidifies the humanitarian solidarity built between Korea and T?rkiye in times of crisis,” adding, “We will continue to expand strategic joint projects in various fields, including health and disaster response.”

Partma Merich Iulmaz, President of the Turkish Red Crescent, remarked, “The support from the Korean Red Cross has brought great hope to the people of T?rkiye affected by the earthquake,” and expressed, “I believe this agreement will be a turning point that further expands cooperation between our two countries.”

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