In a recent meeting between Ms. Neeta Bhushan, the Ambassador of India to Vanuatu, and Prime Minister (PM) Ishmael Kalsakau, India expressed its deep concern over the recent devastation caused by the two recent tropical cyclones in the Pacific island nation.
Ambassador Bhushan conveyed a message from the Indian PM, stating that an assistance package of US$500,000 will be announced during their upcoming meeting later this year with PM Kalsakau.
The announcement of financial aid was warmly received the Vanuatu PM, who expressed his gratitude for India’s support.
He also stressed the valuable lessons that Vanuatu can learn from India, particularly in the areas of land cultivation and product value addition.
Kalsakau highlighted that Vanuatu has a lot to learn from India regarding how they cultivate their land and add value to their products.
He emphasised the importance of implementing these lessons to enhance Vanuatu’s resilience in the face of future natural disasters.
The devastating impact of the two cyclones on Vanuatu has underscored the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate the effects of such natural disasters.
By embracing India’s expertise in land cultivation and product value addition, Vanuatu aims to enhance its ability to withstand future cyclones and safeguard the well-being of its citizens.
Source: Daily Post by Glenda Willie