According to information from the Embassy of Japan and the Embassy of Switzerland on September 16, the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disasters (AHA Centre) was one of the first units to take action in responding to the severe consequences of Typhoon Yagi.
On September 13 and 14, three humanitarian aid shipments arrived at Noi Bai Airport. These relief supplies are part of the AHA Centre’s response plan to overcome the consequences of Typhoon Yagi.
Previously, these relief goods were gathered at the Subang warehouse of Centre AHA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The relief shipment includes 2,000 household kits, 1,000 evacuation repair kits, 1,000 kitchenware sets and 3,000 personal hygiene kits, with a total value of about 250,000 USD.
Immediately after landing, the shipment was received by the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and transported to affected areas such as Yen Bai province and Lao Cai city for local authorities to distribute to people.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s rapid response has been highly appreciated by Japan and Switzerland, two countries that have been working closely with the AHA Centre.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki said: “I highly appreciate the initiative of Centre AHA. This initiative has highlighted the importance of solidarity among neighboring countries in responding to natural disasters like the current one. This is a testament to the relevance and effectiveness of the One ASEAN, One Response Declaration."
“We are extremely impressed with the response of the AHA Centre to this emergency. The speed of the response of this regional mechanism is a testament to its effectiveness and it is a source of pride for the development partners associated with the Centre,” said Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass.
