New Zealand announces over 600,000 USD in typhoon aid for Vietnam
(VOVWORLD) - The New Zealand government has announced a 1 million NZD (more than 617,000 USD) contribution to support Vietnam’s recovery from the devastating impacts of typhoon Yagi, according to the statement released on Monday by the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam.
 A banana field in Bac Ninh province was destroyed by Typhoon Yagi. |
The aid will be channeled through New Zealand’s non-governmental organizations who are disaster response partners, as well as United Nations agencies in Vietnam, focusing on emergency response and livelihood restoration.
In a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son the same day, NZ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters conveyed the deepest condolences to the typhoon victims in northern Vietnam.
New Zealand looks forward to leveraging the various strands of the bilateral relationship to strengthen Vietnam’s recovery and future resilience to such catastrophic events, said Peters.
According to New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford, her country stands in solidarity with the Vietnamese government and people during this extremely challenging time.
She said she hopes the aid will swiftly reach those in need, contributing to emergency efforts and helping affected communities rebuild their lives.