EU announces new humanitarian aid package for Bangladesh, others

The European Commission announced a new €21.5 million humanitarian aid package for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing total EU support to nearly €95 million in 2024. The funding will support projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Additionally, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight will deliver supplies to Laos for typhoon Yagi victims. The EU is also strengthening cooperation with ASEAN on disaster management, with Commissioner Janez Lenarčič visiting the Philippines and Indonesia to reinforce partnerships and sign a new agreement on disaster preparedness and response.READ FULL