New Zealand has announced a 1 million NZD aid package to assist Vietnam in addressing the severe impacts of Typhoon Yagi, with a focus on emergency relief and long-term recovery.
This aid will be delivered through New Zealand’s disaster response partners and United Nations agencies in Vietnam, focusing on emergency relief and livelihood restoration efforts.
A commune on the outskirts of Hanoi heavily flooded. Photo: Nguyen Hue
On September 16, in a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters expressed deep sympathy for the victims of Typhoon Yagi in northern Vietnam.
“The government of New Zealand extends its deepest condolences to the victims of Typhoon Yagi in northern Vietnam. All the people of New Zealand stand with those affected and the frontline rescue forces… We hope to strengthen our bilateral relationship to enhance Vietnam’s resilience against such devastating disasters in the future,” Peters wrote.
New Zealand’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Caroline Beresford, emphasized the strategic partnership between the two nations, affirming that New Zealand stands by Vietnam during this challenging time.
“We hope our support will reach those in need swiftly, contributing to the emergency response and helping affected communities rebuild their lives,” Beresford stated.
A few days earlier, the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam had expressed profound sorrow over the significant loss of life and property caused by Typhoon Yagi and its remnants.
“We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this natural disaster. We are deeply moved by the unity, strength, and resilience of the Vietnamese people. In these difficult times, the true spirit of Vietnam shines through,” the embassy's message read.
35 tons of Indian relief supplies arrive in Hanoi
A 35-ton shipment worth 1 million USD transported by special aircraft to Hanoi on the night of September 15.Indian Ambassador Sandeep Arya handed over the relief supplies to representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Tuyen Quang province.
India has also stepped in to assist Vietnam, launching the Sadbhav campaign to send aid to countries within the ASEAN bloc, including Vietnam. On the night of September 15, a shipment weighing 35 tons and valued at 1 million USD arrived in Hanoi, consisting of humanitarian supplies from India.
The Indian Ambassador to Vietnam, Sandeep Arya, handed over the relief supplies, which included water purifiers, kitchen sets, blankets, mosquito nets, solar lamps, and water containers. These supplies were delivered to representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Tuyen Quang province.
Ambassador Arya expressed deep empathy for those affected by Typhoon Yagi, noting that Indian businesses and community members in Vietnam have contributed significantly to local relief efforts.
He also reaffirmed that this humanitarian operation is a testament to the strong, long-standing relationship between Vietnam and India, characterized by their comprehensive strategic partnership.
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