Hoang Hiep made the remarks during a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), attended by representatives of international organizations, whom he briefed on the typhoon’s aftermath, the third that affected the country this season and the strongest in the last three decades.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis reiterated her willingness to provide housing and food assistance for the destitute.

Tamesis voiced her hope that the Vietnamese government will accurately assess the damage to ensure the support is provided as quickly and appropriately as needed, VNA reported.

Remi Nono Womdim, a representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Hanoi, said that the agency can quickly provide support in ensuring food security and livelihood recovery.

Typhoon Yagi formed from a tropical depression east of the Philippines on September 1 and entered the East Sea just 48 hours later.

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