Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar presents flood relief to representatives of Mon state of Myanmar (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy inMyanmar, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Business Community in Myanmar(VBCM) and the Vietnamese people community in the host nation, have suppliedrelief aid to flood-affected residents in Mon state.
The aid includes over 12,500 USD in cash, two tonnes of rice, 400 blankets andmosquito nets, 10 boxes of clothing and individual items, seven cartons offood, five cartons of confectionery, and 10 rice cookers.
Meeting with representatives of Mon state on August 21, Vietnamese AmbassadorLuan Thuy Duong expressed her sympathies over the losses caused to localresidents by the flood which came following the annual monsoon. She said thatsupport by Vietnamese people is a vivid illustration for the long-lastingfriendship between the two Governments and peoples.
Vietnamese businesses and people in the host nation will continue theirpractical activities to help disadvantaged people, she said, hoping thatflood-hit localities will overcome challenges and stabilise livelihoods soon.
Minister of Pa Oh Ethnic Affairs San Wint Khine, for her part, thanked theVietnamese for their support over the past time, stressing it will significantlycontribute to boosting the Vietnam-Myanmar relations.-VNA
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