Taiwan keen to continue humanitarian aid to Jordan

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.