On September 12, the Korean Embassy in Vietnam announced that the South Korean government would provide this aid to help Vietnam recover from the devastating storm and heavy rains that have impacted many areas.
“The Korean government hopes this aid will support the restoration of affected regions and enable people to return to their normal lives as soon as possible,” the Korean Embassy stated.
Meanwhile, on September 11, ASEAN foreign ministers expressed their deep condolences for the destruction caused by Typhoon Yagi across several countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and China. In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized solidarity with the affected nations and reiterated their readiness to cooperate through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).
In addition to ASEAN’s support, UNICEF is actively aiding relief efforts in Vietnam. The organization has urgently delivered 80,000 water purification tablets to the Thai Nguyen Provincial Center for Disease Control and 4,000 liters of drinking water to Lao Cai Provincial Hospital, helping to meet the needs of 800 people.
UNICEF also plans to supply more essential items, including water tanks, ceramic filters, hand sanitizer, and soap, to families, schools, and healthcare facilities in Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces.
“UNICEF is committed to ensuring that children and families have access to clean water and critical services during this challenging time,” said Silvia Danailov, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam.
With efforts from South Korea, ASEAN, and UNICEF, Vietnam is receiving vital support as it works to recover from the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
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