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Thursday, Sep 19, 2024

Japan Donates Aid to Yên Bái Province for Typhoon Recovery

Support for Disaster-Stricken Areas in Vietnam
Yên Bái Province in northern Vietnam received 40 water purifiers and 200 multi-purpose plastic tarpaulins, valued at over VNĐ3 billion (US$124,096), from the Japanese government and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The aid was handed over at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội and transferred to assist those affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Ito Naoki, expressed sympathy and emphasized Japan's commitment to cooperating with Vietnam for early recovery and disaster prevention. The aid is part of broader international support, with contributions from ten embassies and 16 organizations, including a £1 million humanitarian aid package from the British government.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has been receiving various aid shipments to distribute to affected regions, with additional support arriving from India, totaling approximately $1 million in supplies, including water purifiers, tanks, blankets, and solar-powered lamps.

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