Kuwait, Indonesia bonds deep-rooted, says envoy

Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana

She said the campaign is a manifestation of the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and the commitment of the Indonesian community to be an active part of the Kuwaiti society. According to Maryana, the blood donation drive is held annually and this year it coincides with Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day celebrations. She revealed that this is the fifth blood donation campaign since her arrival in Kuwait five years ago. She explained that blood donation is an important humanitarian act, because it helps those in dire need of blood. She said around 100 members of the Indonesian community participated in the campaign, which is significant not only in terms of the number of participants, but also the humanitarian and solidarity message it conveys.

She pointed out that blood donation is part of the soft diplomacy of Indonesia, indicating that the goal is to express the solidarity of the Indonesian government and people with Kuwait and its people. She confirmed that Indonesia is keen on standing by Kuwait through initiatives that provide benefits to the community. She also announced the arrival of new groups of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait, indicating that around 250 nurses joined the local healthcare sector recently. She said the total number of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait is around 500, while the number of Indonesian workers is around 6,000. She expects the arrival of more Indonesian personnel in Kuwait in the coming period. She praised the role played by Indonesian nurses in Kuwait, stressing that their participation in the blood donation campaign is another aspect of their contributions to society, in addition to their professional role in the health sector.