A 106-member Vietnamese rescue delegation from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security arrived in Yangon airport in Myanmar on March 30 afternoon to assist with earthquake relief efforts.
In response to Myanmar’s request for assistance, Viet Nam has offered an emergency aid package worth 300,000 USD to support earthquake recovery efforts.
Starting from March 31, the Vietnamese forces will commence search and rescue operations in the affected areas, while relief supplies will be distributed to communities in need.
The move reflects the Vietnamese Party, State and people's solidarity with Myanmar, a fellow ASEAN member, in overcoming and mitigating the aftermath of the natural disaster. It embodies Viet Nam’s tradition of “love others like we love ourselves”, international responsibility, and the country's humanitarian commitment.
The deployment also affirms the credibility and capabilities of Viet Nam’s rescue forces in international humanitarian missions.
On March 28, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, along with the Viet Nam-Myanmar Friendship Association, sent sympathy to the people of Myanmar.
Vietnamese rescue forces bring the national flag to the mission, along with a spirit of mutual support and willingness to provide international humanitarian assistance (Photo: VNA)
The Myanmar State Administration Council said that the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to about 1,700, with 3,400 people injured and 300 still missing./.
Source: VNA
