A representative of the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) received the emergency international relief goods from the Government of the Russian Federation. It was reported that the supplies will be urgently transported to residents affected by heavy rains, floods and flooding in Hue City.
The aid shipment includes 58 rescue and work boats, 1,000 sets of bowls and plates, 1,000 blankets, 1,000 bedding sets, 55 tents, and a large quantity of canned food. This assistance was provided under the direction of the Government of the Russian Federation, reflecting the friendship and solidarity with the people of the Russian Federation towards the people of Viet Nam.
The shipment arrived at Noi Bai Airport at 6:35 a.m. on October 30 on a special flight, SUM 9121, operated by the Ministry for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation (EMERCOM).
At the handover ceremony, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Viet Nam Gennady Bezdetko delivered the relief goods to Nguyen Truong Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
Ambassador Gennady Bezdetko extended his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Viet Nam for the losses and damages caused by recent floods in the northern and central regions, and affirmed his commitment to continue accompanying Viet Nam in disaster prevention and response efforts.
Deputy Director Nguyen Truong Son expressed gratitude for the valuable support from the Government and people of the Russian Federation, affirming that the department would effectively coordinate the timely delivery of the relief supplies to local authorities so that they can distribute them to people affected by natural disasters.
