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Amman, June 18 (Petra) — Jordan has continued its humanitarian
assistance to Lebanon by dispatching a new aid convoy on Thursday
through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), in
cooperation with the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army and the Ministry
of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs.
The convoy, the eighth humanitarian shipment sent to Lebanon,
comprises 19 trucks carrying essential relief supplies and
humanitarian aid, in addition to a consignment of medicines intended
to support Lebanese hospitals and the healthcare sector. The delivery
was organized in coordination with the relevant authorities and the
Civil-Military Coordination Center.
Prepared in partnership with the Lebanese High Relief Commission, the
convoy was assembled according to assessed humanitarian needs and
current field conditions in Lebanon to ensure that assistance reaches
the most affected communities and priority sectors.
The ongoing Jordanian aid convoys are designed to support critical
sectors and help ease the humanitarian challenges facing Lebanon.
They underscore Jordan’s enduring commitment to assisting nations
during times of crisis.
The assistance reflects Jordan’s well-established humanitarian
approach, which focuses on delivering timely and effective relief
through strong partnerships that guarantee aid reaches intended
beneficiaries efficiently and transparently.
JHCO expressed its appreciation to the Syrian authorities for their
considerable efforts in facilitating the transit of humanitarian
convoys to Lebanon.
The organization also reaffirmed its commitment to coordinating
relief and humanitarian initiatives with local and international
partners to enhance the resilience of affected communities and
support key sectors, particularly healthcare services and livelihood
security.
//Petra//WH