VN, US boost humanitarian co-operation
VGP - The Viet Nam Red Cross and the United States Red Cross held a working session to discuss strengthening their co-operation in humanitarian activities in Ha Noi on February 20.
February 21, 2014 5:22 PM GMT+7
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The working session |
The two sides pledged to continue to focus on disaster response and prevention; climate change adaptation; institutional development, support for the disabled and war victims; HIV/AIDS prevention; first aid; and traffic safety.
Over the past ten years, the United States Red Cross has helped Viet Nam implement eight humanitarian aid projects in 21 cities and provinces benefiting 500,000 people.
By Vien Nhu
