On September 12, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam reported that regarding the damage caused by Typhoon No.3 (internationally named Yagi) in northern provinces, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a message of sympathy to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
In his message, the Japanese Prime Minister expressed sorrow upon learning that Typhoon No.3, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, had made landfall in Vietnam, resulting in numerous casualties and severe damage to the areas affected by the storm.
On behalf of the Japanese Government and people, Prime Minister Kishida expressed profound condolences to the victims who lost their lives in the storm and to their families. He also extended sincere encouragement to those affected by the storm.
The Japanese Government leader emphasised that as a close friend of the Vietnamese people, he hoped that the areas in Vietnam affected by the storm would soon overcome difficulties, restore production, and return to normal living conditions. Mr. Kishida noted that the Japanese Government will always stand by Vietnam and is ready to support Vietnam's needs within its capacity.
On the same day, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa also sent a message of sympathy to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son. In her message, Kamikawa expressed sincere condolences to the victims who lost their lives in the storm and extended her deepest sympathies to the families of the victims. She also wished for the swift recovery of those injured, and the timely rescue of the missing. She hoped the affected areas would soon overcome difficulties, restore production, and return to normal living conditions.
The Japanese Foreign Minister also affirmed that the Japanese Government will always stand by Vietnam and provide any necessary cooperation and assistance.
On the same day, the Japanese Government officially announced emergency aid to address the damage caused by the storms and floods in Vietnam.
According to the announcement from the Japanese Government, in response to the Vietnamese Government's call, the Japanese Government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has decided to provide emergency relief supplies including water purification equipment and multifunctional plastic sheets to address the damage caused by the storm in Vietnam.
The announcement also stated that, based on humanitarian principles and the friendly relations between the two countries, the Japanese Government has decided to deliver emergency aid to help people in the affected areas overcome the aftermath of the natural disaster.
