The statement said: “The typhoon that has struck Vietnam over the past days has taken many lives and caused considerable damage, adding to the toll of a number of storms in the past weeks. On behalf of the European Union, we express our heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families and loved ones, and to all those affected.” 

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Flood in Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city 
“The European Union stands alongside the people of Vietnam and the Vietnamese authorities at this time, in particular the emergency services and response teams who are working to save lives and minimize the damage to homes, livelihoods and infrastructure.” 

The statement also added that the EU is in touch with Vietnamese authorities and ready to help Vietnam address consequences caused by the storm. 

The bloc’s 24/7 Emergency Response Coordination Center is monitoring developments and will send a team in the coming days to assess the damage and explore any assistance requested by the Vietnamese authorities.

Source: VNA