Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-06-06

Taiwan has donated US$100,000 in relief to its Central American ally Guatemala following deadly eruptions of the country’s Fuego volcano. The foreign ministry announced the donation on Wednesday.

The eruptions took place on Sunday and Tuesday, leaving more than 70 dead and leading to the evacuation of thousands.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Andrew Lee called the eruptions the worst volcanic disaster Guatemala has seen in the past half-century. He said that both President Tsai Ing-wen and the foreign minister, Joseph Wu, conveyed their concern for Guatemala via Twitter after learning of the eruptions.

Lee said Guatemala’s president, Jimmy Morales, and foreign minister, Sandra Jovel, have both thanked Taiwan for the donation. He said the foreign ministry will continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance as needed.    [SOURCE]