Abu Dhabi: SiltaNews – News Desk
The UAE aid ship set sail today for Gwadar Port in Pakistan, in preparation for its land transfer to Afghanistan to provide relief to the Afghan people. The ship carries 2,500 tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies, in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
This comes as part of the UAE’s relief effort to support the friendly Afghan people following the earthquake that struck the eastern regions of the country. The Joint Operations Command confirmed that the ship was equipped in cooperation with the Emirates Agency for International Aid, with the participation of several UAE-based charitable and humanitarian organizations, institutions, and associations. This reflects the concerted national efforts and integrated roles of various stakeholders in providing urgent relief support to Afghanistan.
The UAE aid ship comes as part of its commitment to bolstering the urgent humanitarian response to the friendly Afghan people, helping them overcome the repercussions of these exceptional circumstances and meeting their basic needs. This humanitarian support reflects the UAE’s noble values, which aim to promote peace and stability in the region, provide aid and assistance to those affected by humanitarian crises, and support relief efforts around the world.