Countries that are participating in Myanmar earthquake relief

With a population of 55 million, Myanmar is struggling to cope with its deadliest natural disaster in years, amid ongoing civil war following a military coup in 2021. Here are the countries and organizations that have provided aid to Myanmar.

China

Chinese state media said Beijing sent the first batch of emergency aid worth $13.9 million on March 31. The shipment included tents, blankets and first aid kits, according to the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

The Taiwan Red Cross also donated $50,000 to support disaster relief.

A pregnant woman was successfully rescued from the rubble by the Chinese search and rescue team and the Ram Union Rescue Team at the Sky Villa apartment building rescue site in Mandalay, Myanmar. Photo: Xinhua

India

India deployed a search and rescue team, medical experts and a military transport plane loaded with blankets, hygiene kits, food packets and other essential items on March 29.

So far, New Delhi has sent at least four planes, four ships carrying relief supplies, a special military medical unit and members of its disaster response agency.

America

The US pledged $2 million in aid “through Myanmar-based humanitarian assistance organisations”. An emergency response team from USAID was also deployed, although the programme has been significantly cut under the Trump administration.

Vietnam

Vietnam has sent 106 rescue soldiers and sniffer dogs, along with more than 60 tons of relief goods such as medical equipment and food to Myanmar.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Defense stressed that the most important task of the Vietnamese rescue force is to search for and rescue survivors. In addition, Vietnam also provided $300,000 in aid to Myanmar.

Photo: Facebook/thongtinchinhphu

Korea

South Korea announced it would provide $2 million in humanitarian aid through international organizations. The South Korean Foreign Ministry said the government would closely monitor the situation and could increase support if necessary.

Thailand

Thailand, which was also affected by the earthquake, has sent 55 air force personnel, including medical staff and search and rescue experts, along with medical supplies to Myanmar.

Russia

According to Myanmar state television MRTV, Russia sent two planes carrying 60 rescue workers, four sniffer dogs, ambulances and rescue vehicles to the capital Naypyitaw on March 30.

Japan

Japan has dispatched a five-member assessment team, including medical experts, to prepare for a larger relief effort. The Japanese government has also pledged to provide emergency relief supplies such as daily necessities to the victims.

Singapore

Singapore has deployed 80 rescue workers and contributed S$150,000 (about US$112,000) to the Singapore Red Cross to support relief operations.

Malaysia

Malaysia pledged 10 million ringgit ($2.25 million) in humanitarian aid and deployed a 50-member disaster relief team on March 30. As this year’s ASEAN chair, Malaysia also announced it would send a humanitarian mission to Myanmar this week.

New Zealand

New Zealand has pledged NZ$2 million ($1.14 million) to the International Federation of Red Cross to support humanitarian relief efforts.

Philippines

The Philippines will deploy 114 personnel, including search and rescue teams, medical assistance teams and the ASEAN Emergency Response Force. The relief team is scheduled to arrive in Myanmar on April 1.

Ngoc Anh (according to Myanmar MRTV, Reuters, AJ)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nhung-quoc-gia-dang-tham-gia-cuu-tro-myanmar-sau-tran-dong-dat-post340842.html