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Long-term support programme for AO victims needed: official

Sen Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Rinh, president of the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange/dioxin Victims (VAVA) has suggested the US form a long-term support programme inclusively for Agency Orange (AO) victims in Vietnam to enhance the effectiveness of US’s assistance relating to the settlement of war consequences.
Long-term support programme for AO victims needed: official ảnh 1At the event.(Photo: qdnd.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – Sen Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Rinh, president of the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange/dioxin Victims (VAVA) has suggested the US form a long-term support programmeinclusively for Agency Orange (AO) victims in Vietnam to enhance theeffectiveness of US’s assistance relating to the settlement of war consequences.

He made the suggestion at a reception for Tim Rieser, seniorforeign policy advisor to US Senator Patrick Leahy, in Hanoi on October 30.

US support should be extended to many provinces and citiesof Vietnam, with priority given to direct aid to victims’ families, Rinh said.

He spoke highly of Rieser’s contribution to promoting cooperation programmes in overcoming war consequences between the two countries, which he described as a bright spot in Vietnam-US relations.

The officialalso expressed his wish that Rieser would continue to direct the USGovernment and Congress's attention tocollaboration programmes on the settlement of war consequences in Vietnam and for AOvictims.

On the occasion, Rinh presented the “For Agent Orange/Dioxinvictims” insignia to Rieser in recognition of his contributions to supporting AO victims./.

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