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DOHA QATAR Charity (QC) recently hosted a delegation from the International Cooperation Department of the European Commission who were on a visit to coordinate efforts in the framework of humanitarian philanthropy, said a press release on Tuesday.

According to the release, QC officials led by its Chief Executive Officer Yousef bin Ahmed al Kuwari, Executive Director of International Operations Mohammed Mubarak Salem Adsani and Director of the Department of Planning and International Development Ibrahim Mousa Zainal received the delegates which included Kristalina Giorgieva and Herve Delphin.

During the visit, the EC delegation expressed its deep appreciation for the efforts of QC in the field of humanitarian and volunteer work, and praised the achievements made by the organisation.

“The European Commission seeks to find suitable and effective partners, hence our desire to cooperate with Qatar Charity,” Giorgieva said.

Al Kuwari explained that the two sides discussed further possible cooperation and that they have high hopes for promising and fruitful cooperation.

“We welcome all forms of cooperation with the Department of International Cooperation of the European Commission to serve humanitarian work that benefits people around the world,” said al Kuwari.

Al Kuwari thanked the EC for all they do for the benefit of humanity, particularly in disaster zones.

The two organisations formed a committee of cooperation after the visit, headed by QC’s Zainal and including the EC’s Delphin.

The goal of this committee is to communicate, coordinate, and work on a memorandum of understanding for future cooperation, the release said.