Vanuatu donates to Australia rural fire services

The Vanuatu Government has presented two cheques of Vt 10 million to the Australian High Commissioner in Port Vila, Jenny Da Rin to assist authorities respond to bushfires in Australia.

The cheques were handed over by the Finance Minister Gaetene Pikoune.

One cheque is for the Country Fire Association of Victoria and the other is for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

High Commissioner Da Rin acknowledged the contribution.

She tweeted deeply moved by the heartfelt concerns, kind words and generosity here in Vanuatu.

“You are more than a friend. You are family,” she said.

 

Photo Twitter/ HC Jenny Da Rin