UAE sends humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Colombia

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The UAE, working with Paraguay, has sent humanitarian supplies to communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia as part of a $10 million aid package.

The assistance follows the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is being coordinated through the UAE Aid Agency.

Essential supplies are being purchased in Paraguay and transported to Colombia using regional logistics networks, with the aim of getting assistance to affected areas more quickly.

Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy said the assistance reflects the UAE's solidarity with Colombia and is intended to address the priorities and needs of communities affected by the earthquake.

She also thanked Paraguay for its cooperation in sourcing and transporting the humanitarian supplies.

The UAE announced the $10 million aid package following the earthquake, which caused deaths, injuries and widespread property damage in Colombia.

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