The relief reflects India’s broader commitment to delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the ASEAN region, in line with its 'Act East Policy.'
The Government of India, under its Operation Sadbhav (Goodwill), delivered emergency relief supplies to the Government of Vietnam as a gesture of support to Vietnamese-affected communities in the aftermath ofTyphoon Yagi.
The aircraft carrying 35 tons of humanitarian supplies arrived at Noi bai International Airport, Hanoi on the night of September 15. Photos: Embassy of India in Hanoi
A special Indian aircraft carrying a 35-ton consignment of humanitarian supplies arrived at Noi bai International Airport in Hanoi on the night of September 15. The relief goods, valued at US$1 million, include essential items such as water filters and purifiers, blankets, mosquito nets, kitchen sets, water storage tanks, buckets with taps, and solar lamps, all based on the needs of the affected communities and feedback from local authorities.
The relief supplies are from a 30-ton consignment delivered by Indian military.
Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sympathies and solidarity on behalf of the Indian government and people to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, also conveyed his condolences to Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Bui Thanh Son, regarding the losses caused by the typhoon.
The gift from the people and Government of India.
The Indian government has emphasized that this humanitarian assistance underscores the deep ties between India and Vietnam, strengthened through their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. "Operation Sadbhav" (Goodwill) is part of India’s broader commitment to providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the ASEAN region, in alignment with its 'Act East Policy.'
India's Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya (4th left) and Roshan Lepcha, Counsellor (Political & Information), the Embassy of India in Hanoi, hand over the gifts to Vietnamese representatives.
India's Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya handed over the relief supplies to the Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the National Disaster and Dyke Management Authority and representatives from Tuyen Quang province. The Ambassador also highlighted the strong sense of empathy within the Indian community for those affected by Typhoon Yagi, noting that Indian businesses and community members have independently offered support and contributions to the impacted people and authorities in Vietnam.
India's Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya and Vietnamese officials at the airport.
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