US Government sends condolences to Vietnam on flood impacts
Friday, 23/10/2020 15:49 (GMT+7)
Reporters in the US quoted the press release of the US Department of State saying that the US Government sent its deepest condolences to the Vietnamese Government and people, as well as its regret for victims of severe flooding caused by tropical storm Linfa in central Vietnam.
Huu Tan village, Tan Ninh commune, Quang Ninh district in Quang Binh province, was isolated by flood water. (Photo: VNA)
The statement affirmed that the US Government is ready to assist Vietnam in dealing with flood damage and expresses its deepest sympathy for all those affected by this tragedy.
On the same day, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) also put out a press release affirming that it would immediately assist in overcoming the consequences of floods that occurred on a large scale in central Vietnam. Specifically, through USAID, the US will immediately provide humanitarian assistance of USD200,000 to further support the response to severe flooding in Vietnam and Cambodia. USAID is currently working with the Vietnam Red Cross to help people affected by the floods.
In addition, USAID will also provide long-term support to disaster risk and impact reduction programs across Southeast Asia. Through these investments, USAID's partners have been leading in responding to the impact of extreme weather in Vietnam and Cambodia during this year's storm season./.
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