Russian humanitarian aid arrives in Vietnam
Many Vietnamese people have been affected by severe flooding and landslides in the aftermath of typhoons Bualoi, Matmo and Fengshen.
THE HANOI TIMES — Around 30 tons of humanitarian aid from Russia arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi today [October 30] to support Vietnamese citizens impacted by recent natural disasters.
The aid shipment demonstrates the friendship between Russia and Vietnam. Photos: Russian Embassy in Vietnam
The relief was from a flight of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief (EMERCOM).
The shipment contains 58 rescue boats, 1,000 thermal blankets, 1,000 sets of bedding, 55 tents and a large quantity of canned food.
The aid is intended to help Vietnam recover from recent natural disasters, specifically typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, which caused widespread devastation.
A handover ceremony takes place at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, attended by officials from Vietnam and Russia.
This aid reflects the deep bond of friendship between two peoples over the past 76 years, according to the Russian Embassy in Vietnam.
The Russian Government hopes that the aid will help Vietnamese locals in flood-hit regions return to normal life as swiftly as possible.
Vietnamese officials expressed their gratitude for Russia’s timely support, highlighting the importance of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Russia's aid shipment to Vietnam.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of October 28, over 30 embassies and foreign partners have pledged nearly US$10 million to help Vietnam rebuild after devastating typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, with over $7.2 million in cash and $2.5 million in kind.
As of October 9, when the ministry issued the appeal for international support, Vietnam has endured 20 types of natural disasters this year, including 11 storms, six of which struck the mainland, and four tropical depressions, leaving 238 dead and nearly 400 injured.
The total economic loss has been estimated at VND35 trillion ($1.4 billion). At present, the central region of Vietnam has braced for a tropical depression and widespread flooding from typhoon Fengshen. The damage assessment is still underway.
