Vietnam donates rice to Cambodian flood victims
(VOV) - The Vietnam National Assembly on November 6 presented 1,000 tonnes of rice as its special gift to Cambodian people affected by recent floods.
Addressing the presentation ceremony, Cambodia National Assembly Chairman Heng Samrin noted the gift testifies to the fraternal solidarity as well as the mutual assistance spirit between the two nations.
Vietnamese ambassador to Cambodia Ngo Anh Dung extended condolences to the bereaved and expressed his belief Cambodia will soon overcome the consequences of the aftermath and stabilise people’s lives.
Subsequent floods over the past months have claimed 80 lives and caused huge property damage worth approximately US$1 billion.