Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep speaks at the Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership meeting, Hanoi, October 9, 2025. (Photo: congly.vn)

The Ministry held a meeting in Hanoi of the Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership (DRRP), an initiative of the Government of Vietnam to promote information sharing on disaster prevention between the Government and national and international organizations.

So far this year Vietnam has experienced 20 types of natural disasters. Hundreds of thousands of houses have been destroyed or flooded; thousands of hectares of crops have been washed away; and many schools, medical stations, and public works have been severely damaged. Typhoon Matmo triggered heavy rain and severe flooding this week in many northern provinces, said Deputy Minister Hiep.

Vietnam is now focused on recovery efforts, said Mr. Hiep, but resources are limited and help is needed from the international community in a spirit of humanitarianism and sharing.

At the meeting, Pauline Tamesis, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Vietnam and Co-Chair of the Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership, called on development partners to coordinate in carrying out fast, effective support measures for people in flood-affected areas.

Attendees agreed to set up survey teams to assess the damage in localities in the coming days, which will be the basis for mobilizing and allocating international aid.