MFA Press Statement: Singapore's Humanitarian Assistance for the Floods in Laos
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The Singapore Government has offered to send humanitarian supplies and equipment as well as personnel to assist Laos with the flood relief efforts following the collapse of the Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy hydropower dam in Attapeu Province, Laos on 23 July 2018. The Singapore Government will make a contribution of US$100,000 as seed money to kick start the public fundraising appeal by the Singapore Red Cross.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is set to send a team of officers to help with the disaster relief efforts, including conducting needs and risk assessments. The SCDF team will also bring and operate water purification equipment so that there is clean drinking water for the affected population. The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is prepared to deliver humanitarian supplies and equipment, including tents, meal rations, bottled water, medical supplies, and rubber dinghies to help the relief efforts. The SAF also stands ready to deploy a team from the Changi Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Coordination Centre to support the Lao People’s Army’s relief efforts on the ground.
As a close friend and fellow ASEAN Member State, Singapore stands by Laos during this difficult time. President Halimah Yacob, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan have written letters to their counterparts to convey their condolences. The text of their letters are attached.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SINGAPORE 25 JULY 2018