KINGSTON, Jamaica — France has reaffirmed its solidarity with Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa by delivering a shipment of European and international humanitarian aid to the island.

A French naval vessel arrived at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited on Monday, carrying critical supplies to support communities hardest hit by the hurricane. The aid was dispatched under the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism and organised by the French Armed Forces in the West Indies, based in Martinique, an associate member of CARICOM and Guadeloupe have transported a humanitarian shipment with aid from French, European Union, and United Nations partners.

The humanitarian shipment includes essential equipment for water treatment and production, storage tanks, energy-generation units, camping and sleeping gear, and hygiene supplies. These resources are intended to help restore basic living conditions and support ongoing relief efforts in the most affected areas.

The operation is a collaborative effort involving the European Union, the United Nations, and the French Red Cross, working closely to ensure effective coordination and delivery of assistance.