Special TV programme held in support of typhoon victims
Vietnam Television (VTV) held a special TV programme in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 15 to show support for people in the areas hit by super Typhoon Yagi and its accompanying flooding and landslides.
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The event was also attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, Do Van Chien, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, and many other officials.
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| PM Pham Minh Chinh encourages a boy named Nguyen Quoc Bao, whose father and elder sister were washed away by a flood while the three were crossing a bridge in Cau Treo, hamlet of Yen Thuan commune, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang province. (Source: VNA) |
PM Chinh and other participants observed a minute of silence in commemoration of those dying in the disasters in recent days.
Through TV reports, guests’ sharing of thoughts, and musical performances, the program reflected on the severe impacts of Typhoon Yagi, downpours, flooding, and landslides, resulting in heavy human and property losses in the northern region.
It also told inspiring and moving stories about disaster response and aftermath settlement efforts, conveying that in their position, each Vietnamese can serve as a source of support for compatriots and the country in trying times.
The event also affirmed that amidst difficult and painful circumstances, the unyieldingness, solidarity, compatriot bonds, and creativity, which are precious traditions of the nation, are the most steadfast source of spiritual support.
At the program, PM Chinh presented gifts and encouraged Nguyen Quoc Bao, born in 2016, whose father and elder sister were washed away by a flood while the three were riding a motorbike through a bridge in Cau Treo, hamlet of Yen Thuan commune, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang province.
He also appreciated Captain Luc Van Nguyen, a policeman in Yen Thuan commune, who saved the boy from the flood and decided to sponsor Bao until he reached 18.
Highlighting the six fulcrums for Vietnam in the face of trying times and challenges, he said the first is the great national solidarity, which is the solidarity within the Party, the people, and the country, as well as with international friends.
The second is the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam over the last nearly 95 years, PM Chinh went on, to note the Party has no other goal than securing independence and freedom for the nation and a prosperous and happy life for the people.
The third fulcrum is the pride-worthy and time-honored historical and cultural traditions, including the spirit of mutual assistance, he pointed out.
The Government leader emphasized that the people making history and creating strength provide the fourth fulcrum of the nation.
The fifth is the military and public security forces, which always work for the sake of the country and the people.
Last is the Vietnamese people's spirit of self-reliance and resilience. According to him, the more difficulties and challenges they face, the greater their efforts to overcome their self-limitations and turn the impossible into the possible.
With the six fulcrums, PM Chinh called on all compatriots and cadres to redouble efforts and work around the clock to help address the consequences of the storm in 26 northern provinces and cities, helping build a strong and prosperous country with increasing happiness and well-being for all.
As of 5:30 pm on September 15, Typhoon Yagi, following downpours, flooding, and landslides, had left 292 dead and 38 missing, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
They damaged nearly 232,000 houses, more than 190,000ha of rice, nearly 48,000ha of other crops, 32,000ha of fruit trees, and 3,269 aquaculture cages. More than 2.6 million poultry and livestock were also killed.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment estimated material losses at about 40 trillion VND (over 1.6 billion USD).
(Source: VNA)
