New Zealand supports 1 million NZD to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of storm Yagi

New Zealand looks forward to leveraging various aspects of the bilateral relationship to enhance Vietnam’s future resilience and resilience to natural disasters.

Na Sam town, Van Lang, Lang Son, flooded after storm Yagi. (Photo: Van Lang news site)

The New Zealand Government has announced a contribution of NZD 1 million to support Vietnam's efforts to overcome the severe consequences of Typhoon Yagi.

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

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 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.”

“As a Strategic Partner of Vietnam, New Zealand stands with the Government and people of Vietnam during this extremely difficult time. We hope our support will reach those in need as quickly as possible, contribute to the emergency response and help affected communities rebuild their lives,” said New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford.

Yagi was the strongest storm in the East Sea in the past 30 years and the strongest storm to make landfall in Vietnam in the past 70 years. The storm and its remnants devastated northern Vietnam, causing heavy damage to life and property.

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