(Petra) The U.S government through the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 700 tons of wheat to the World Food Program (WFP) for immediate release and transport to Lebanon, according to a statement issued by the U.S embassy in Amman. The wheat will be used to respond to the immediate food needs of those affected by the conflict, the statement said.
U.S Ambassador in Amman David Hale said the donation demonstrates the goodwill of the American people to the people of Lebanon. " Funding for this contribution is part of the U.S commitment of $US230 m. for humanitarian, reconstruction and security assistance to Lebanon announced by President Bush, Hale said in brief remarks.
The wheat commodity that was milled into floor is part of the U.S humanitarian aid that will amount up to 25,000 tons, he said. The ambassador highly appreciated Jordan's humanitarian support to Lebanon in deeds rather than in words through establishing an airlift for relief and medical supplies to the war-stricken country.
On his part, WFP representative in Amman Mahmoud Juma'ah commended the Jordanian media in highlighting the program's humanitarian efforts to assist Lebanon. The program is proud of its longstanding partnership for over four decades with Jordan particularly in developing the agricultural sector and creating permanent resources for the poor. |