Indonesian Government Declines Foreign Aid for NTT Earthquake Victims
The Indonesian government has officially decided to decline offers of humanitarian aid from foreign countries regarding the handling of the earthquake disaster in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This decision was made after the government conducted an in-depth evaluation of the existing domestic disaster response capacity.
Several countries, including China and Iran, had previously expressed their willingness to send aid for the affected victims. However, the government emphasized that current national resources are still sufficient to handle the emergency situation in the region without the need to involve outside parties.
According to the authorities, the rescue teams, logistics, and health facilities deployed by the central and regional governments are considered capable of responding to the community's needs at the disaster site. The main focus at this time is to ensure that the distribution of local aid runs quickly and is accurately targeted for residents who have lost their homes.
This step also reflects the government's policy to remain independent in managing national-scale natural disasters. By relying on domestic strength, the government hopes that the post-disaster recovery process can be carried out with more efficient and directed coordination.
Currently, the government continues to monitor conditions on the ground and provide full support to the people of NTT. The public is urged to remain calm and follow official information from the disaster management agency regarding the latest developments in the situation.