Japan extends a helping hand to Vietnam, offering an emergency relief package!
Japan airlifts relief supplies to Vietnam as that country tries to weather its way through the typhoon disaster in the northeastern part of the country. Japan gives Vietnam emergency aid package worth $124,096 to mitigate losses caused by Typhoon Yagi. The package contained 40 water purifiers and 200 plastic tarpaulins. Subsequently, it brought to the Noibai International Airport in the northern province of Yen Bai.
Discover how this generous aid alleviates the disaster’s aftermath and brings hope to affected communities.
Disastrous aftermath of Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi roared into northern Vietnam on September 7 with landslides and flooding killing 281, and leaving 67 missing. I am grateful that Japan is so prompt in its response,” one high-ranking Vietnamese official said. The Japanese Ambassador, Ito Naoki, added, “Japan wants to show its commitment as an honest friend in times of trouble.” Other countries, also promising to provide aid are the United States, Australia, and South Korea.
Reports from Vietnamese Ministers
Japan emergency relief package was received by Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Xuan Thanh at Noibai International Airport. Mr Vu Xuan Thanh said that the package was shipped to Yen Bai to facilitate the victims of the typhoon. Sugano Yuichi, Chief Representative of JICA expressed that they hope to distribute them as fast as possible to the needy people.
The worst hit province from the storm was Yen Bai. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio extended his encouragement to the victims and wished for the quickest way of recovery possible. He assured that Japan will continue to help Vietnam handle the effects of the typhoon.
Other countries are also extending hands towards the grief-stricken country
Lastly, British Ambassador Iain Frew declared that one million pounds from the British Government shall be donated to Vietnam in form of aid. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development so far received support from ten embassies and 16 international organisations, promising to supply 160 tons of goods by air. The ministry in the last Wednesday to Saturday received aid from the Australian Government and shipments from the ASEAN Regional Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance that were sent to Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces.
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