Da Nang has received 100 tonnes of agricultural products in support from the northern province of Son La, the municipal Association of Viet Nam Fatherland Front Committee said.

The unloading of agricultural products donated by Son La Province is in progress. Photo courtesy of the Da Nang Association of Viet Nam Fatherland Front Committee

In detail, the donation batch consisted of 40 tonnes of bananas, 30 tonnes of pumpkin, 12 tonnes of chayote, 13 tonnes of white radishes and 5 tonnes of longan. A total of 4 trucks carrying the food donations had travelled more than 1000 km to reach Da Nang.

The total 100 tonnes of this agricultural product are being distributed to all residents in the total 7 districts.

It is known that the donated agricultural products were collected from vegetable growing areas in the districts of Muong La, Yen Chau, Mai Son, Moc Chau and Van Ho in Son La Province, meeting the VietGAP standards and ensuring food safety and hygiene.

On behalf of the local authorities and people, Vice Chairman of the municipal Association of Viet Nam Fatherland Front Committee Duong Dinh Lieu expressed his gratitude to Son La Province for its great support for Da Nang amid the complicated developments of COVID-19 raging the city.

Reporting by NGUYEN QUANG- Translating by A.T