Kuwaiti fund delegation visits Algeria

A delegation from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) started on Sunday for five-day visit to Algeria, for talks with Algerian officials on bilateral operation and to distribute aid to charitable projects.

The delegation, chaired by KFAED advisor, Nabil Abdurrahim, is expected to hold talks with the Algerian finance minister, equipment minister and housing minister.

The Kuwaiti delegation is scheduled to discuss with the minister of housing executive measures for a projected a 10-million dollar aid to build housing units for victims of terrorism in Algeria.

The donation, is part of aid promised by the fund to support victims of terrorism in Algeria.

On August, Al-Humaidhi met with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who called on Kuwaiti foundations to support the victims.

Meanwhile, Suad Al-Sabah publishing house, offered 100,000 dollars to finance housing projects in Algeria, while Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain foundation for poetic creativity offered the same amount.