(MENAFN- The Peninsula) As part of its ongoing CSR programme, RasGas and Korea-based KOGAS held a special event to mark the opening of the 'Moonlight Children's Park' at Dong-gu District in Daegu Metropolitan City following the completion of the renovation of the park facilities.
According to a press statement issued yesterday by RasGas, the renovation of 'Moonlight Children's Park' included a relaxation area for senior citizens, installing sports equipment for residents and upgrading the children's playground facilities.
As a global energy supplier, RasGas is committed to making a difference in the lives of the communities where it lives and works, in Qatar and abroad, through its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.
"RasGas has a long standing partnership with KOGAS to meet the energy requirements of South Korea. On behalf of RasGas CEO Hamad Rashid Al Mohannadi, RasGas is very proud and honoured to take such partnership even further by jointly launching this CSR campaign with KOGAS for the residents and children of Daegu City, the new home of KOGAS Headquarters offices," said Ali Khalaf Al Kaabi, RasGas' Marketing Manager (Long Term Sales) and LNG Marketing Committee Secretary.
Al Kaabi said: "This pioneering international CSR initiative demonstrates RasGas' commitment to positive and proactive corporate citizenship, and our dedication to KOGAS, the people of South Korea, and Daegu City community."
Mayor of Dong-gu District of Daegu Metropolitan City, Daesik Kang said: "Today is a very significant day, as this CSR campaign marks the first collaboration between public and private organisations from two friendly countries, Qatar and Korea. I would like to express a special thanks to RasGas and KOGAS."
KOGAS Vice-President Kim added: "This event should be regarded as important as this is the first collaboration CSR event in Korea between KOGAS as a customer and RasGas as a supplier. KOGAS and RasGas will try to find more meaningful CSR events in Daegu city in the future."
In addition to the renovation of 'Moonlight Children's Park' and part of this CSR campaign, RasGas and KOGAS are also supporting a children's library at Kyung-bok University Hospital and to support orphanages.
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