Regarding the Vietnamese rescue mission that is trying to assist Turkey in searching for victims in the battle earthquake In recent history, the Vietnam News Agency reporter contacted Mr. Do Son Hai, Ambassador of Vietnam to Turkey, to learn more regarding this important task and the citizen protection work of the Embassy of Vietnam. Vietnam Embassy in Turkey.
Ambassador Do Son Hai said that following arriving in Turkey, the delegation rescue International rescue of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam quickly moved from Istanbul city to the area assigned to rescue and rescue in Adiyaman city.
In the first two days of working, Rescue Since February 10, the Vietnamese delegation has been given all favorable conditions by the host government. The delegation quickly set up camp in a fairly spacious, relatively safe office area and urgently deployed rescue work.
Ambassador Do Son Hai emphasized the Vietnamese Embassy in Turkey sent officials to accompany the rescue team from Istanbul and tried to meet the requirements of the mission from necessities to contact with local authorities.
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However, besides the advantages, the Ambassador said that the rescue team faced many difficulties such as harsh climate, cold weather and a completely new area with officers and soldiers. . Therefore, the initial working process has many obstacles.
Regarding citizen protection, Ambassador Do Son Hai said that as soon as he received news regarding the earthquake, on February 6, the Vietnamese Embassy in Turkey implemented urgent measures, from the Contact with relatives to capture timely information, contact local authorities for the most effective protection.
The Ambassador said that in the 10 provinces affected by the earthquake, there are six Vietnamese families, mostly Vietnamese brides married to local people and living locally. All six families are safe now. However, their homes were damaged by the followingshocks, so all the members are staying at the shelter.
The Vietnamese Embassy contacted these families and provided timely material support as well as regularly maintained contact to capture their situation and thoughts.
According to Ambassador Do Son Hai, in the early days, the spirit of the people was quite panicked because this disaster was too fierce. However, following nearly a week, their spirits were quite stable. All of them shared that they do not need greater support and they still have a normal life.
The Ambassador affirmed that the Embassy will continue to maintain contact with people to keep a close eye on the daily situation, thereby quickly providing timely support when necessary.
(VNA/Vietnam+)