Int’l community supports Viet Nam in overcoming consequences of natural disasters
VGP - South Korea, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, along with international organizations like IOM and UNICEF, have announced funding packages to help Viet Nam overcome consequences of recent devasting floods.
The Government of South Korea has announced a contribution of US$1 million to support emergency response operations led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Viet Nam - Photo: IOM
The Government of South Korea has announced a contribution of US$1 million to support emergency response operations led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Viet Nam.
This funding will enable IOM to assist displaced persons, communities and migrants affected by a series of typhoons and related floods, which struck northern and central Viet Nam since late September.
Korean Ambassador to Viet Nam Choi Youngsam said his country will work closely with the Vietnamese Government and IOM to ensure that the support is delivered swiftly to the people most in need.
"We sincerely hope that this assistance will help protect the health and safety of the Vietnamese people and contribute to a speedy recovery from the disaster", shared the diplomat.
The Government of South Korea has consistently demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting the people of Viet Nam through its generous contributions to IOM's humanitarian efforts, said Kendra Rinas, Chief of Mission at IOM Viet Nam.
"We are honored to serve as a trusted partner of South Korea in delivering timely and impactful assistance to communities affected by natural disasters. This vital support will significantly enhance the United Nations ability to reach those most in need", said Rinas.
The same day, the UK government has announced an additional contribution of £300,000 to support humanitarian response efforts in central Viet Nam following recent typhoons and floods.
This new funding comes on top of the £500,000 provided in October, bringing the UK's total emergency support this year in Viet Nam to £800,000 (approximately VND27 billion).
"As a Comprehensive Strategic Partner and a member of Viet Nam's Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership, the UK stands ready to work closely with Viet Nam to address immediate needs and contribute to longer-term climate resilience and adaptation efforts," said the British Ambassador to Viet Nam, Iain Frew.
Earlier, the Government of New Zealand announced to provide NZ$1 million (approximately VND15 billion) in humanitarian assistance to help communities in Viet Nam recover from recent natural disasters, including severe typhoons and floods that caused widespread damage and displacement.
New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Caroline Beresford, said, New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Vietnamese government and people during this challenging time.
Heavy rains have caused devastating losses of life and property, particularly in Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai and Da Nang.
To date, dozens of people have been reported dead or missing; more than 52,000 homes have been submerged, 167 houses were damaged, over 13,000 hectares of crops and more than 2,000 hectares of perennial trees inundated; some 30,000 heads of livestock and poultry swept away; many communes remain isolated; and key north–south transport routes have been cut off due to serious landslides./.
