{"id":6333,"date":"2025-07-16T17:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=6333"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:55:09","slug":"saudi-arabia-steps-in-to-combat-syrias-forest-fires-with-emergency-aid-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/07\/16\/saudi-arabia-steps-in-to-combat-syrias-forest-fires-with-emergency-aid-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia steps in to combat Syria\u2019s forest fires with emergency aid, equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KASSAB, SYRIA, Wednesday, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 : The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a cooperation agreement to supply essential firefighting equipment, tools, and machinery to the forest-rich town of Kassab in Syria\u2019s Latakia Governorate.<\/p>\n<p>According to the KSrelief, the agreement was signed in the presence of Syria\u2019s Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed Alsaleh, and marks a new chapter of humanitarian collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Syria.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The initiative would help bolster the efficiency and speed of wildfire response teams operating in the Latakia region &#8211; an area increasingly vulnerable to forest fires, particularly during the summer season.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Syria\u2019s Deputy Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Dr. Ahmed Qazziz, highlighted the agreement\u2019s strategic value, noting it will not only provide vital technical and logistical support but also enhance the training and preparedness of local civil defense forces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership reflects a critical shift towards high-level readiness to deal with forest fires across the country. It equips us with both knowledge and tools to respond more effectively and protect our natural and human resources,\u201d he said<\/p>\n<p>The move is part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s broader humanitarian mission, reaffirming the Kingdom\u2019s commitment to supporting crisis-hit populations and extending solidarity to brotherly and friendly nations around the globe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6335\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS.png 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS-661x420.png 661w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS-150x95.png 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KS-696x442.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With forest fire risks rising due to climate change and seasonal heatwaves, the agreement is expected to play a crucial role in safeguarding Syria\u2019s forest regions and minimizing future damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KASSAB, SYRIA, Wednesday, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 : The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a cooperation agreement to supply essential firefighting equipment, tools, and machinery to the forest-rich town of Kassab in Syria\u2019s Latakia Governorate. 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