Over 30 Int'l Partners Commit to Support Vietnam to Overcome Natural Disaster Consequenses

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According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's electronic information portal, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep stated at the meeting that both the Government and the community have made significant efforts to cope with a series of storms in 2025. However, some impacts have surpassed the limits of what people can endure.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment)

He stated that during the current emergency period, priority should be given to providing essential items, including food, clean water, materials, tools for home repair, disinfectants, supplies, and equipment to restore livelihoods and crops, ensuring production at the end of the year.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis expressed her deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, and called on the international community to act quickly and coordinate closely to help people overcome this difficult period.

"Many families have lost their homes, livelihoods, and even loved ones. Our collective action can be a lifeline for those struggling with the consequences of natural disasters," said Tamesis.

She said that the United Nations has always accompanied Vietnam in its efforts to prevent early disasters and improve disaster response capacity. The United Nations is committed to mobilizing resources in line with the Government's priorities and implementing rapid actions to meet urgent needs, with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as key focal points.

Pauline Tamesis, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment)

Pauline Tamesis outlined five priority recommendations from the United Nations:

Firstly, relief work requires strong leadership from the Government, especially the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and local authorities.

Secondly, it is necessary to ensure clear communication channels and effective coordination mechanisms among stakeholders.

Thirdly, in the framework of DRRP, information on resource mobilization must be updated regularly, especially through platforms such as Zalo at the provincial and remote levels, and improve information management capacity and appropriate infrastructure.

Fourthly, it is necessary to develop a joint response plan between the United Nations and partners, based on the priorities of each sector, such as agriculture, health, education, and clean water, to coordinate in a unified manner.

Fifthly, from the experience of responding to Typhoon Yagi, the United Nations hopes to listen to opinions from people and essential goods procurement activities through enhanced coordination with the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control (VDDMA).

“Let’s harness the power of this partnership to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by floods. We can respond effectively, build resilience, and support communities to recover,” said Tamesis.

More than 30 embassies and international organizations attended the meeting. (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment)

Representatives from international organizations, embassies, and relief agencies actively contributed to the rapid response plan. UNICEF Representative in Vietnam, Silvia Danailov, emphasized that the post-disaster emergency serves as a powerful reminder of the critical need to invest in disaster risk preparedness, response, mitigation, and resilience building.

In his closing remarks, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep announced that the Government will soon introduce policies and mechanisms to support recovery and restore livelihoods following the historic storms No. 10 and 11.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) will deploy three field survey teams on October 10 to assess storm- and flood-affected areas: Tuyen Quang–Phu Tho, Cao Bang–Lang Son, and Bac Ninh–Thai Nguyen. Deputy Minister Hiep called on international organizations to join the survey missions and submit relief needs assessments by early next week.

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