Viet Nam appreciates timely international support for post-typhoon recovery efforts
VGP - The assistance provided by the international community and overseas Vietnamese to the victims of Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam is invaluable, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has stated.
Relief goods provided by Samaritan’s Purse and the Swiss Government for the provinces of Yen Bai, Lao Cai, and Cao Bang, which were heavily impacted by Typhoon Yagi, are transported to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi on September 16th, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
At the ministry’s regular press briefing on September 19, the diplomat noted that showing solidarity and compassion for the losses and damage suffered by the Vietnamese government and people, especially those in the heavily impacted northern provinces, many countries and international organisations have sent letters and messages of condolences.
To help Viet Nam swiftly recover from the storm’s aftermath, they have also provided direct and indirect support such as financial aid, devices and supplies for accommodation and search and rescue work, essential items, and expert assistance, among others.
Furthermore, in the spirit of mutual support and in response to the calls from domestic authorities, Vietnamese communities at home and abroad have donated money, equipment, and essential goods to send to the affected localities, helping people there quickly stabilise their lives.
The spokesperson reported that, to date, the Vietnamese diaspora has directly donated 13 billion VND (US$528,886), with additional contributions expected to come in the near future.
"Viet Nam deeply values the precious solidarity, encouragement, and timely support from the international community and overseas Vietnamese, which have greatly assisted the government and people in overcoming the severe damage caused by natural disasters, storms, and floods, thereby helping stabilise the situation, restore production, and promote growth," Pham stressed.
In response to a separate question regarding the protection of Vietnamese fishermen and vessels seeking shelter from Typhoon Soulik, which has now weakened into a tropical depression, the Spokesperson said added that the Prime Minister has issued a directive on focused and decisive measures to respond effectively to the depression.
Following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the ministry’s instructions, Vietnamese diplomatic missions in China and nearby areas have urgently coordinated with local authorities to update information on Soulik and requested their support for Vietnamese vessels and fishermen at sea who may not have had time to return to shore promptly.
The Ministry has also sent diplomatic notes to foreign diplomatic missions in Ha Noi to ensure close coordination and timely reporting to their respective countries, enabling necessary assistance in case of emergency rescue or relief for Vietnamese fishermen and vessels./. VNA
