Vietnam to provide $600,000 to Syria as quake relief aid
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Vietnam Red Cross Society will provide 600,000 to Syria. This came in a phone call between Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faisal Mekdad on Wednesday.
This brings the total aid contribution from Vietnam to Syria to $900,000.
The aid is intended to support Syria in recovering from the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the country in February.
On Feb. 6, a devastating earthquake hit various areas of Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia Governorates in northwest Syria. The UN has estimated Syria’s death toll at 6,000.
Vietnamese Minister expressed deep gratitude on behalf of his country for Syria’s invaluable support during Vietnam’s struggle for independence and ongoing national development.
In turn, the Syrian Minister extended his thanks to the government and people of Vietnam for their generous support.