加纳已派遣第 48、49 和 50 工兵团的部队，支援牙买加在梅利莎飓风造成破坏后的重建工作。

这些部队在 John Mahama 总统出席的阅兵式上正式启程。总统将此次任务描述为基于加纳与加勒比地区团结精神和共同历史的人道主义责任。

Mahama 总统在向士兵们讲话时表示，此次部署体现了加纳长期致力于帮助有需要国家的承诺。

"我们今天齐聚于此，履行一项庄严而自豪的国家使命，为加纳武装部队的官兵送行。他们被选中代表加纳，前往牙买加执行梅利莎飓风灾后的人道主义重建任务。"

总统表示："这次部署体现了加纳与牙买加人民的团结，以及我们非洲-加勒比大家庭共同的历史、价值观和纽带。"

他回忆说，加纳已向受危机影响的国家，包括牙买加、古巴和苏丹，提供了人道主义援助。

“飓风灾害发生后，加纳向牙买加和古巴的友好人民以及苏丹的流离失所者提供了人道主义援助。” 总统说：“这些人道主义援助包括食品援助、加纳本地生产的大米、毯子、床垫、塑料桶、药品和其他此类物资。”

据总统称，加纳的援助行动源于其自身在灾害和恢复方面的经验。

“我们国家理解自然灾害带来的痛苦以及漫长的恢复之路。今天的任务加强了加纳对人道主义响应、灾后恢复和重建以及南南合作、泛非和非洲-加勒比团结的承诺。” 他说。

Mahama 总统赞扬加纳武装部队愿意在本国境外服务，并表示此次任务纯粹是人道主义的。

“我赞扬加纳武装部队的专业精神、纪律性以及他们不仅在国内而且在世界任何地方响应职责召唤的意愿。这次任务不是战斗任务。这是一项充满同情心、技能和服务的使命。”

他透露，在首批救援物资送达后，经过与牙买加总理的直接讨论，做出了派遣工兵部队的决定。

"在我们派出第一批人道主义援助后，我致电牙买加总理 Andrew Hornace 阁下，表达加纳对牙买加人民的支持。" 总统说。

"他感谢我们提供的援助，在我们的讨论中，他表示他们目前需要的是重建援助，并为流离失所的人们提供住所。"

Mahama 总统表示，加纳随后提供了更多实际支持。

"因此我提出派遣我们的一支工兵团协助救援工作，并送去一些帐篷提供临时住所。"

他解释道：“我们正通过海运方式运送这些帐篷，以便提供临时住所。与此同时，我们的部队将协助牙买加人民开展重建工作、房屋建设并提供支援。”

他向士兵们说明，他们将参与工程作业、技术与后勤支援，以及以社区为中心的援助行动。

“你们的言行将体现加纳军人的价值观、纪律性和人道主义精神。你们是加纳共和国的外交使者，一举一动都关乎国家形象。”

总统要求部队在相互照应的同时，必须恪守纪律、保持专业素养并尊重当地政府。

他说："我们希望你们能够坚持专业卓越，尊重你们工作所在地的地方当局和社区，遵守纪律、保持诚信和团队合作，互相保护并安全回家。"

Mahama 总统表示相信，这支特遣队将保持加纳在国际任务中的良好声誉。

"加纳已经在海外服务方面赢得了良好声誉，我知道今天派遣的你们将高举加纳国旗，不会让我们失望。" 他说。

总统向牙买加保证，加纳将继续提供支持。

总统表示："通过你们，加纳将向牙买加人民和政府传递一个明确的信息——他们并非孤立无援，加纳始终与他们团结一致。"

"在这个重建与复苏的关键时刻，加纳始终与他们同在。此次访问象征着横跨大西洋的团结之桥，这座桥梁建立在共同历史和相互尊重的基础之上。"

President Mahama Deploys Ghana Armed Forces to Aid Jamaica after Hurricane

Ghana has deployed troops from the 48, 49 and 50 Engineer Regiments to support Jamaica’s reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The troops were formally sent off at a parade addressed by President John Mahama, who described the mission as a humanitarian duty rooted in solidarity and shared history between Ghana and the Caribbean.

Addressing the soldiers, President Mahama said the deployment reflected Ghana’s long-standing commitment to helping countries in need.

“We’re gathered here today for a solemn and proud national duty to see off officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces who have been selected to represent Ghana on a humanitarian reconstruction mission to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.”

“This deployment reflects Ghana’s solidarity with the people of Jamaica and our shared history, values, and bonds within the African-Caribbean family,” the President said.

He recalled that Ghana had already sent humanitarian relief to countries affected by crises, including Jamaica, Cuba and Sudan.

“After the destruction of the hurricane, Ghana dispatched humanitarian assistance to the friendly people of Jamaica and Cuba and also to the displaced people of Sudan,” President Mahama said.

“This humanitarian assistance included food aid, locally produced Ghanaian rice, blankets, mattresses, plastic buckets, medicines, and other such accoutrements.”

According to the President, Ghana’s response is driven by its own experience with disasters and recovery.

“Our nation understands the pain of natural disasters and the long road to recovery. Today’s mission reinforces Ghana’s commitment to humanitarian response, disaster recovery and reconstruction, and South-South cooperation, Pan-African and Afro-Caribbean solidarity,” he said.

President Mahama praised the Ghana Armed Forces for their readiness to serve beyond the country’s borders and said that the assignment was strictly humanitarian.

“I commend the Ghana Armed Forces for their professionalism, for their discipline, and their readiness to serve not only at home but anywhere in the world, duty calls. This mission is not a combat mission. It is a mission of compassion, skill, and service.”

He disclosed that the decision to send engineering troops followed direct discussions with Jamaica’s Prime Minister after the initial relief supplies were delivered.

“After we dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance, I made a phone call to the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Honourable Andrew Hornace, to express Ghana’s solidarity with the people of Jamaica,” the President said.

“He thanked me for the assistance we had dispatched, and in our discussion, he said what they need currently is assistance with rebuilding and providing shelter for the people who have been displaced.”

President Mahama said Ghana then offered further practical support.

“And so I offered to send a regiment of our engineering corps to help with the assistance and also send them some tents to provide temporary shelter."

“We’re dispatching those tents by sea so that we can provide temporary shelter, but in the meantime, our troops are going to help with reconstruction, with building, and also providing support for the people of Jamaica,” he explained.

He told the soldiers they would be engaged in engineering works, technical and logistical support, and community-focused assistance.

“Your conduct will reflect the values, discipline, and humanity of the Ghanaian soldier. You’re ambassadors of the Republic of Ghana. Your actions will shape how Ghana is perceived abroad.”

The President urged the troops to uphold discipline, professionalism and respect for local authorities, while looking out for one another.

“We expect you to uphold professional excellence, respect for local authorities and communities you work in, to exercise discipline, integrity and teamwork, and protect one another and return home safely,” he said.

President Mahama expressed confidence that the contingent would maintain Ghana’s strong reputation in international missions.

“Ghana has already carved out a good reputation for service abroad, and I know that those of you who are dispatching today will hold the flag of Ghana high and you will not let us down,” he said.

The President assured Jamaica of Ghana’s continued support.

“Through you, Ghana is going to convey a clear message to the people and government of Jamaica that they are not alone and that Ghana stands in solidarity with them,” President Mahama said.

“Ghana stands with them in this moment of rebuilding and recovery. This mission symbolises a bridge of solidarity across the Atlantic, grounded in shared history and mutual respect.”

来源：My Joy Online

文：Clara Seshie  

翻译：无尽夏

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