The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended assistance to those affected by the unrest of the Mayon Volcano, becoming the first country to offer assistance to the Philippines.
UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi led the bestowment ceremony of the 51 tons of aid from the Gulf nation on Monday, June 12.
Al Zaabi said providing assistance to the country "is an extension of the strong relations between the UAE and the Philippines in many fields." "The wise leadership of the UAE is keen to contribute to mitigating the severity of disasters and humanitarian crises experienced by many countries in the world," he said. The sending of the aid, Al Zaabi said, reflects "solid values of the UAE in contributing to enhancing international response in crises and disasters and providing essential requirements, especially food supplies, needed by many affected populations." "It also aims to provide urgent relief to countries in times of need," he added.
Al Zaabi said providing assistance to the country "is an extension of the strong relations between the UAE and the Philippines in many fields." "The wise leadership of the UAE is keen to contribute to mitigating the severity of disasters and humanitarian crises experienced by many countries in the world," he said. The sending of the aid, Al Zaabi said, reflects "solid values of the UAE in contributing to enhancing international response in crises and disasters and providing essential requirements, especially food supplies, needed by many affected populations." "It also aims to provide urgent relief to countries in times of need," he added.