New Zealand contributes 1 million NZD to help Vietnam recover from Typhoon Yagi

According to the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam, the government of this country has just announced a contribution of 1 million New Zealand dollars (NZD) to support Vietnam's efforts to overcome the severe consequences of typhoon Yagi .

The funding will be channeled through New Zealand's disaster response partner NGOs and United Nations agencies in Vietnam, focusing on emergency response and livelihood recovery.

The aid will be channeled through New Zealand's disaster response partner NGOs and United Nations agencies in Vietnam.

In a letter to Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son today, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Winston Peters, wrote: “The Government of New Zealand would like to extend our deepest condolences to the victims of Typhoon Yagi in northern Vietnam. The thoughts of all New Zealanders are with those affected and the rescue workers on the front lines…New Zealand looks forward to leveraging the many aspects of our bilateral relationship to strengthen Vietnam’s future resilience and ability to recover from such devastating disasters.”

According to New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms. Caroline Beresford, as a strategic partner of Vietnam, New Zealand stands side by side with the Vietnamese government and people during this extremely difficult time.

“We hope our support will quickly reach those in need, contribute to emergency efforts and help affected communities rebuild their lives,” the Ambassador affirmed.

Yagi was the strongest storm in the East Sea in 30 years and the strongest storm to make landfall in Vietnam in 70 years. The storm and its remnants wreaked havoc across northern Vietnam.

As of September 15, 330 people were reported dead or missing, with an estimated 800 injured following widespread flooding, landslides and tree-falling. Initial economic losses were estimated at VND40 trillion (US$1.6 billion).

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/new-zealand-gop-1-trieu-nzd-giup-viet-nam-hoi-phuc-sau-bao-yagi.html