Baghdad: The Director of Youth and Sports in Basra, Sadiq Al-Kinani, met with Sarmad Al-Shuaibi, a representative of the GIZ organization, to discuss the joint training program titled “Life Skills Using Sports,” which is set to be implemented soon in collaboration between the two parties.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Kinani emphasized the Directorate’s preparedness to execute this training program due to its scientific and technical advantages for the youth. He highlighted that such programs reinforce sports values and assured that all necessary support would be provided to facilitate these initiatives.

Al-Shuaibi mentioned that the primary objective is to focus on training, which they are determined to achieve, and to prepare trainers who can be relied upon in the future. He also shared that their efforts include implementing life skills programs and expressed their ambition to introduce vocational programs. Additionally, Al-Shuaibi mentioned a business incubator project, with hopes of expanding cooperation and partnership in the future.