More International Aid to Help Vietnam Overcome the Consequences of yphoon Yagi

India Sends 35 tons of goods to support Vietnam after torm Yagi

Under Operation Sadbhav (Goodwill), the Government of India airlifted emergency relief supplies to Vietnam on 15 September to support affected communities in several northern provinces of Vietnam following Cyclone Yagi.

A 35-tonne consignment of humanitarian aid items from India was airlifted to Hanoi on the night of 15 September 2024 by an Indian chartered aircraft. The relief supplies included essential items such as water purifiers, blankets, mosquito nets, kitchenware, water tanks, buckets with taps, and solar lamps based on the needs of the affected communities and recommendations from the authorities. The consignment was worth US$1 million.

A few days ago, on behalf of the Government and people of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed his condolences and solidarity to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also expressed condolences to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Bui Thanh Son over the loss and damage caused by the storm.
The Indian government said humanitarian assistance to Vietnam is a testament to the strong, long-term relationship between the two countries, marked by the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Sadbhav (Goodwill) program is part of India's larger effort to contribute to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in the ASEAN region, in line with its long-standing 'Act East Policy'.
The Indian Ambassador to Vietnam handed over relief goods to a Director of Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, who will send the goods to the Ministry's Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control, and to Tuyen Quang province.

On this occasion, the Ambassador mentioned the deep condolences from the Indian community towards those affected by Typhoon Yagi. He mentioned that businesses and members of the Indian community in Vietnam have supported people affected by Typhoon Yagi and Vietnamese authorities in different ways.

New Zealand joins hands to support Vietnam’s recovery effort

The New Zealand Government has announced a contribution of NZ$1 million to support Vietnam’s efforts to recover from the devastating effects of Typhoon Yagi. The aid will be channeled through New Zealand’s disaster response partners and UN 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 on September 16, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters wrote: “The government of New Zealand extends its deepest condolences to the victims of Typhoon Yagi in northern Vietnam. All the people of New Zealand stand with those affected and the frontline rescue forces… We hope to strengthen our bilateral relationship to enhance Vietnam’s resilience against such devastating disasters in the future."

“As a strategic partner of Vietnam, New Zealand stands with the Government and people of Vietnam at this incredibly 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 to hit the South China Sea in 30 years and the strongest storm to make landfall in Vietnam in 70 years. The storm and its aftermath wreaked havoc across northern Vietnam. As of 15 September, 330 people were reported dead or missing, with an estimated 800 injured following widespread flooding, landslides, and fallen trees. Initial economic losses were estimated at VND40 trillion (US$1.6 billion).