Cablegate: Prime Minister Approves Usd 50,000 for Haiti

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O R 291052Z JAN 10
FM AMEMBASSY HANOI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 0813
INFO ASEAN MEMBER COLLECTIVE
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID PREL HA VM
SUBJECT: Prime Minister Approves USD 50,000 for Haiti

REF: Hanoi 64 and previous

1.(SBU) Foreign Ministry Americas Department Deputy Director Vu
Viet Dung told Political Counselor January 29 that Prime Minister
Dung had authorized USD 50,000 to Haiti. He was uncertain when the
assistance would arrive in Haiti. Dung confirmed earlier reports
that Vietnam also would provide in-kind assistance in the future,
including foodstuffs (presumably rice) and other supplies.
Michalak

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