The Vietnamese rescue and relief mission comprising personnel from the military and public security forces arrived at its base in La Guaira state, the area most severely affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, on the afternoon of June 29 (local time).

Vietnamese team conducts a field survey in La Guaira to assess the situation and prepare for the deployment of personnel and equipment for search-and-rescue operations.

Upon arrival, the team arranged accommodation, transported equipment, essential supplies and medical materials, and completed preparations to carry out its assigned tasks.

The head of the delegation, accompanied by several team members and representatives of the Venezuelan side, subsequently conducted a field survey in La Guaira to assess the situation and prepare for the deployment of personnel and equipment for search-and-rescue operations.

Earlier the same day, a special aircraft carrying the Vietnamese mission landed at Maiquetia International Airport in La Guaira.

The delegation consists of 124 officers and personnel from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security tasked with supporting earthquake relief and recovery efforts in Venezuela.

To date, Vietnam is among 30 countries that have dispatched rescue teams to Venezuela to assist in ongoing search-and-rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes.

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