New Zealand provides NZ$1 million aid to support Vietnam

September 16, 2024 | 19:30

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The New Zealand government has announced a NZ$1 million contribution to support Vietnam’s recovery from the devastating impacts of Typhoon Yagi.

The aid will be channelled through New Zealand’s NGO disaster response partners active in Vietnam and UN agencies in Vietnam, focusing on emergency response and livelihood restoration.

New Zealand provides NZ$1 million aid to support Viet Nam recovery efforts from Typhoon Yagi

In a letter to Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bui Thanh Son, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters wrote, "The New Zealand government conveys its deepest condolences to the victims of Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam. The thoughts of all New Zealanders are with the people affected and the emergency services staff at the forefront of the ongoing response. New Zealand looks forward to leveraging the various strands of our relationship to strengthen Vietnam’s recovery and future resilience to such catastrophic events."

Caroline Beresford, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, said, "New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Vietnamese government and people during this extremely challenging time. We hope our support will swiftly reach those in need to help affected communities rebuild their lives."

Yagi was the most powerful typhoon in the past 30 years, and the most powerful to hit mainland Vietnam in 70 years. The super typhoon and its aftermath have wreaked havoc across northern Vietnam.

As of September 15, 330 people are reported to be dead or missing, an estimated 800 people are injured following widespread floods, landslides, and falling trees. The initially estimated economic damage has reached VND40 trillion ($1.6 trillion).

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