Beijing (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in China on September 13 held a donation drive to raise fund for people affected by Typhoon Yagi in the homeland.
The event saw the participation from embassy staff, representatives of Vietnamese agencies in Beijing and the local Vietnamese community.
Ambassador Pham Sao Mai briefed participants on the severe damage caused by the typhoon and subsequent floods and landslides in northern localities in Vietnam, stressing the urgent need for assistance.
He called on the Vietnamese community in China to join in providing support, following the call from Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, and other national leaders.
Even prior to the official launch, members of the overseas Vietnamese and students in China had sent donations to the embassy.
Additionally, the embassy has been coordinating with Chinese authorities to monitor the water flow in border rivers, aiming to reduce flood damage in northern Vietnam. It will continue to work closely with relevant agencies to mitigate the impact of the disaster./.
