Ammon News - An international joint humanitarian aid convoy set off from Jordan on Thursday to the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, carrying food supplies, tents, and essential relief items.

In a statement, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) said that the convoy, consisting of 19 trucks, included participation from 10 friendly countries in addition to the Jordan and the European Union.

The JHCO explained that the initiative comes under royal directives and is being implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and in close cooperation with the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army.

Countries participating in the relief effort include Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Romania, the European Union, Portugal, Germany, Singapore, Luxembourg, Spain, and the Netherlands, alongside Jordan.

JHCO Secretary-General Hussein Shibli affirmed that this effort aims to ensure the efficient and rapid delivery of aid in line with the highest humanitarian standards.

He stressed that the convoy reinforces the pivotal role played by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a regional hub for humanitarian work and a trusted center for coordinating international efforts, enhancing the impact of humanitarian and relief responses and reflecting the high level of international confidence in the organization as a coordination and logistics platform.

Shibli added that the organization will continue strengthening its international partnerships and expanding its humanitarian response to meet growing needs, translating Jordan’s firm commitment to supporting brotherly nations under all circumstances.

He also expressed gratitude to the Syrian Arab Republic for facilitating the convoy’s passage through its territory.

Jordan had previously sent 40 trucks in recent weeks to support Lebanon in response to the ongoing humanitarian situation.