Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on March 5 announced the Vietnamese government’s decision to donate US$150,000 to help the Chilean people recover from a recent earthquake.

Deputy Minister Minh met Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Jorge Canelas to extend the condolences and deep sympathy of the Vietnamese Government and people to Chile over the great loss of life and property due to an earthquake and tsunami on February 27.

Ambassador Jorge Canelas expressed the gratitude of the Chilean government and people to the Vietnamese government and people for their solidarity and sympathy, calling it a vivid manifestation of the deep friendship and comprehensive co-operation between Chile and Vietnam. (VNA)