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Australia provides 3 million AUD to help Vietnam recover from devastated typhoons

Australia provides 3 million AUD to help Vietnam recover from devastated typhoons

(VOVWORLD) - Australia is providing up to 3 million AUD in humanitarian assistance to Vietnam following Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, announced Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Heavy rains flooded Thai Nguyen province (Photo: VGP)

According to a press release on the official website of Minister Wong on Tuesday, Australia extended deepest sympathies to the people of Vietnam during this difficult time.

Australia’s support will include emergency relief supplies such as kitchen kits, hygiene kits and shelter tool kits.

The Australian Humanitarian Partnership will also be mobilized to enable Australian non-government organizations to deliver lifesaving assistance. This funding will also provide support through United Nations agencies. “As trusted partners, we will work closely with the Government of Vietnam in the delivery of this support,” said the press release. 

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