It is a symbolic partnership for disaster preparedness and was observed during a handover ceremony hosted by the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs. 

The aircraft, a luxury 747 originally commissioned by Qatar, is to be retrofitted with advanced communications, security systems, and defense features required for presidential air travel, a process expected to cost U.S. taxpayers up to $1 billion

Officials stated that the initial aid phase will deliver essential supplies, including infant care items and goods to help reopen Gaza’s remaining bakeries, aiming to support approximately 15,000 civilians amid the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave

The US have always encouraged Dominica and its federation for such great initiatives. It also supports Dominica’s economic base and will raise the standard of living for its people. US aid is directed mainly through multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank.