Greece has quickly gathered its resources and money and pledged help to both China and Myanmar (Burma) in light of the recent disasters there. An immediate 200,000 euro pledge was announced for the earthquake victims of western China.
But even more impressive, and a bit strange in a sense, is the openess of the Myanmar government to allow Greek airplanes to deliver both aid and doctors to the country which was hit by a cyclone nearly 12 days ago. Greece was among the first four countries which was granted permission to fly missions to the area and provide direct aid, the others being China, Thailand and India. (All neighbors in other words.)
Why the government gave permission to Greece and not other countries such as the US, the UK and heck even the United Nations is a bit puzzling; but we do hope that the aid is getting to those people who need it the most. Greece has also pledged a financial contribution to the Myanmar victims.
Greek Aid to Myanmar
posted on Thursday, May 15