Lao gives US$ 200,000 to flood victims in Cambodia, Vietnam

(KPL) Vientiane , Oct, 28 The Lao Government has donated US$ 200,000 as relief aid to Cambodia and Vietnam to help flood victims in the neigbouring countries.

The presentation ceremony for the relief package took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alounkeo Kithtikhoun and ambassadors for Cambodia and Vietnam to the Lao PDR, Yi Don and Ta Minh Chau, respectively, in the witness of relevant officials of the three countries.

Seven teen provinces in Cambodia have been reportedly flooded. The disaster has so far claimed 250 lives and caused a damage of USD 500 million, meanwhile several provinces in central and southern Vietnam have been flooded, says a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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