More condolences, assistance to Việt Nam over Typhoon Yagi impact

Rescue teams continue the search for victims of the Phong Châu Bridge collapse in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. — VNA/VNS Photo Tạ Toàn

HÀ NỘI — Demonstrating solidarity and sympathy with Việt Nam over the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, leaders from countries around the world have continued to send letters, telegrams and messages of condolences to Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, and National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn.

In their messages, Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and National Assembly President Khuon Sudary expressed their confidence that Việt Nam will overcome this difficult time with resilience.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India’s readiness to support Việt Nam, helping those affected by the storm to overcome difficulties and return to their normal lives.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pledged willingness to assist Việt Nam in overcoming the aftermath of the typhoon and returning to stability as soon as possible.

Pope Francis, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, and President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan also cabled messages of condolence, expressing their sympathies to the Southeast Asian nation for its typhoon-induced losses.

On this occasion, foreign ministers of Cambodia, the US, New Zealand, Egypt, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, the Czech Republic, and Seychelles sent telegrams to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn.

Foreign ministries and embassies from various countries also extended their condolences through their websites and social media platforms, expressing sympathy for the damage facing Vietnamese people.

In addition, to help Việt Nam recover, countries and many international organisations have promptly provided financial aid, equipment, essential supplies, and expert assistance.

As of Monday, 20 nations and organisations had committed or planned to provide over US$22 million in aid, along with equipment for shelters, clean water, sanitation, and more.

Meanwhile, in response to the call from the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, overseas Vietnamese communities have contributed over VNĐ600 million ($24,400). They have mobilised and donated up to VNĐ19 billion ($774,100). — VNA/VNS