UAE provides urgent relief to people affected by 7.8-magnitude Philippines earthquake
Abu Dhabi, June 11
The UAE has stepped in urgently, via the UAE Aid Agency, to provide relief to those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the southern coast of the Philippines, resulting in the deaths of 35 people and injuries to more than 200 others.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stated, "This urgent UAE response stems from the country's international responsibility toward communities and peoples facing natural disasters and crises. We aim to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake and help with early recovery and stability in coordination with international organisations and relevant local authorities."
He further explained that the UAE's relief assistance has been provided on the basis of a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by the agency in coordination with relevant authorities in the Philippines, with the aim of identifying priorities and core needs of those affected.
He underscored the UAE's commitment to delivering essential life requirements as swiftly as possible in such exceptional circumstances and critical times, in line with humanitarian situation assessments issued by the relevant UN organisations.
The UAE, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed its solidarity with the friendly Republic of the Philippines following the earthquake that struck the Mindanao region in the south of the country, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
The UAE also extended its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Philippines, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see the UAE stepping up with aid so quickly. The Philippines has been through so much with natural disasters, and international solidarity like this makes a real difference. I hope the relief reaches those who need it most.
UAE ne phir se dikhaya ki woh duniya bhar mein madad ke liye hamesha aage rehta hai. Lekin yeh bhi sochne ki baat hai ki kya humare desh mein bhi aise natural disasters ke liye waqt par relief system hai? Philippines ke saath hamari hamsadgi hai. 🌏
Philippines ke logon ke liye bahut dardnaak waqt hai. 35 logon ki jaan chali gayi, aur 200 se zyada zakhmi hain. UAE ka relief effort ek ummeed ki kiran hai. Lekin mujhe yeh lagta hai ki bade countries ko aise disasters ke liye aur behtar tayyari karni chahiye. 🌊
This is a commendable effort by the UAE. It's good to see countries working together during such crises. However, I wonder if the aid will actually reach the remote affected areas in Mindanao quickly. Let's hope the logistics are smooth.
UAE ka yeh relief mission waqai taarif ke qabil hai. Woh hamesha natural disasters ke waqt pehle pahunchte hain. Philippines ke log bahut strong hain, aur yeh madad unhe
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