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Ammon News - The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) Saturday sent a new seven-truck convoy of relief aid to earthquake victims in Syria, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the Jordan Armed Forces- Arab Army.

"In implementation of royal directives, the organization is preparing two land convoys to Syria in coming period, as well as a relief plane to Turkiye, according to the lists of needs received from the two countries, to be delivered to United Nations organizations in Syria and Turkish authorities", the JHCO said in a statement.

So far, more than 970 tons of aid have been sent by Jordan to areas hit by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey through an air and land bridge launched by the Kingdom, said JHCO Secretary-General Hussein Shibli, adding that more land convoys will be dispatched to Syria and relief planes to Turkiye.

Shibli said his organization is keen to give a helping hand and providing assistance to those affected by natural disasters, adding that in-kind donations are received within a certain list, which changes pending demand.

The aid includes family tents, generators, supplies for children and the elderly, infant formula, parcels, foodstuffs, foldable beds, heaters, blankets, mattresses and pillows, flashlights, winter clothes and footwear, mineral water, medicines and medical supplies, sleeping bags, sanitary parcels, food containers, respirators, first aid and recovery bags and rubble removal and rescue equipment.

The JHCO continues to raise funds for victims in both countries.