Amman, July 5 (Petra) -- Jordan has safely evacuated 21 of its citizens from Venezuela following the recent twin earthquakes that struck the country, as part of a broader humanitarian response launched under Royal directives.

The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs announced Saturday that the evacuees arrived in Amman aboard a Qatari Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft, which had delivered humanitarian, medical and food assistance from Jordan to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on Thursday. The aircraft also transported the accompanying Jordanian military delegation.

According to the ministry, the evacuation was carried out in implementation of Royal directives to facilitate the safe return of Jordanian nationals from Venezuela in the wake of the disaster.

The operation was coordinated jointly by the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and the Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, in cooperation with the relevant authorities in Venezuela and the State of Qatar.

The ministry expressed Jordan's appreciation for Qatar's support in ensuring the success of the evacuation mission and its contribution to delivering emergency humanitarian assistance to those affected by the earthquakes.

The evacuation coincides with Jordan's ongoing relief efforts in Venezuela. On Thursday and Friday, Jordan, in cooperation with Qatar, dispatched two humanitarian aid aircraft carrying around 52 tonnes of specialized medical supplies for treating injuries and wounds, in addition to medical consumables, essential food items and relief packages to help address the urgent needs of families impacted by the disaster.

As part of its international humanitarian response, Jordan also deployed a search and rescue team from the Public Security Directorate's Civil Defense Department consisting of 100 specialized personnel, including three doctors from the Royal Medical Services, alongside search-and-rescue experts and medical and technical support teams equipped with advanced disaster-response equipment that meets international standards.

The Jordanian rescue mission has already recorded a major humanitarian achievement after successfully rescuing a three-year-old child from beneath the rubble six days after the earthquakes struck Venezuela, underscoring the effectiveness of the Kingdom's emergency response capabilities.

//Petra// RZ