Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson Smith, expressed deep gratitude to President Nayib Bukele and the Government of El Salvador for their swift humanitarian response to assist communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
During an official event, Minister Johnson Smith thanked El Salvador for sending 50 tons of humanitarian aid, which included generators, medicine, food, and water, as well as the deployment of firefighters, medical personnel, and civil protection teams.
“On behalf of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, I express our gratitude to His Excellency Nayib Bukele, who, from the bottom of his heart and with God’s grace, has sent this outstanding delegation,” said the Jamaican Foreign Minister.
She emphasized the professionalism and preparedness of the Salvadoran team, composed of over 300 specialists in search and rescue, logistics, and medical care. “They have arrived with the best of intentions, their technical expertise, and their own equipment. They are not only prepared to sustain themselves but also to help those most in need in 13 communities severely affected by Hurricane Melissa,” she added.
This humanitarian mission reflects El Salvador’s growing leadership in regional solidarity and its commitment to international cooperation. The aid effort forms part of President Bukele’s foreign policy, which aims to strengthen ties of friendship and mutual support among Caribbean and Central American nations.