Read Today’s Newspaper
☰ Mobile Logo

Taiwan keen to continue humanitarian aid to Jordan

Matthew S. Lee, representative of Taiwan’s commercial office in Amman, speaks at a ceremony to mark the island’s national day earlier in the week (JT photo)
By JT | 00:38 October 9, 2015 |
Share Story

AMMAN — Matthew S. Lee, representative of Taiwan’s commercial office in Amman, recently stressed the country’s eagerness to boost ties with Jordan, noting that Taiwan is one of the top 10 countries providing humanitarian aid to the Kingdom.

In a celebration marking Taiwan’s 104th National Day earlier this week, the diplomat commended Jordan’s efforts to accommodate the influx of Syrian refugees.

“The world should know Jordan as a country that has always opened its doors to those in crisis throughout its history, including the latest chapter of hosting more than 1.4 million Syrian refugees, who now constitute 20 per cent of its population,” said the Taiwanese official.

He noted that Taiwan has donated $10 million to provide food, clothes, prefabricated homes, educational facilities, scholarships, medical equipment, LED solar lights, well rehabilitation, and psychotherapy for refugees and Jordanians in need.

Referring to His Majesty’s speech at the 70th UN General Assembly last Monday, in which the King requested support from the international community to face an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis”, Lee said Taiwan will continue to invest in humanitarian relief for the refugees.

.col-lg-12.second .opinion-widget{border-top:1px solid #D0D0D0;} #widget_1623 .opinions-title {font-size:32px;}

{{articles_filter_1623_widget?.title}}

{{ articles_filter_1623[0]?.section_name }}

{{ articles_filter_1623[0]?.title }}
Opinion Author
{{ articles_filter_1623[1]?.author_name }}

{{ articles_filter_1623[1]?.title }}
.epaper-separator{ height: 1px; width: 100%; background-color: #D0D0D0; margin: 15px 0; }

Today’s Paper

Today's Paper
.related-articles .layout-ratio{padding-bottom:55%;}
Related Articles
.alert-success { color :#A3656F ; } .alert-danger { color : red ; } .footer { font-family:Myriad Pro,Arial; }
The Jordan Times Logo

The Jordan Times is an independent English-language daily published by the Jordan Press Foundation since October 26, 1975. The Jordan Press Foundation is a shareholding company listed on the Amman Stock Exchange.

Join Our Newsletters

Sign up by email to receive news.

Camera Icon Read Today’s Newspaper

Copyright © 2025 The Jordan Times. All Rights Reserved.

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () { function validateEmail(email) { return /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/.test(email); } function showModal(message,type) { const messageContainer = document.getElementById("messageContainerFooter"); messageContainer.textContent = message; messageContainer.className = `alert alert-${type} mt-3`; // Bootstrap alert styling messageContainer.classList.remove("d-none"); // Hide message after 5 seconds setTimeout(() => { messageContainer.classList.add("d-none"); }, 5000); } document.getElementById("emailFormFooter").addEventListener("submit", function(event) { event.preventDefault(); const emailInput = document.getElementById("emailFooter"); const email = emailInput.value.trim(); if (!validateEmail(email)) { showModal('Invalid email format','danger'); return; } const url = `/subscribeNewsletter?email=${encodeURIComponent(email)}`; fetch(url, { method: "GET", headers: { "Accept": "application/json" } }) .then(response => { if (!response.ok) { showModal("Error submitting email. Try again.",'danger'); } return response.json(); }) .then(data => { showModal(data.message,'success'); }) .catch(error => { showModal("Error submitting email. Try again.",'danger'); }); }); });