A report of the team’s head, Colonel Nguyen Minh Khuong, said the team has fulfilled all the tasks assigned by the Turkish side, searching for victims at three areas. The team, in coordination with local and international forces, saved a survivor and took out the bodies of 14 victims. The colonel said the team was appreciated for its whole-heartedness and professionalism in working.

The Ministry of Public Security's search-and-rescue team arrives at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi.

In addition, the team delivered nearly two tonnes of medical equipment that the Ministry of Public Security presented to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and the health department of Adiyaman city. The team also visited and gave presents to quake-affected local residents, including some Vietnamese families.

The performance of the team has demonstrated the professionalism and capacity of the Vietnamese public security force, Colonel Khuong said, adding that many Turkish citizens and organisations came to the team’s base to express their gratitude.

He noted that the team has benefited from the close coordination of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry and Vietnamese representative agencies in Turkey, as well as the local authorities in Turkey and international rescue forces.

Deputy Ambassador of Turkey to Vietnam Devletsah Yayan appreciated the team for braving hardship and difficulties to participate in search and rescue work in areas hard hit by the big earthquakes.

At the ceremony to welcome the team back to Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Public Security Le Quoc Hung recognized the resolve and good work of the 24-member team, stressing that they have contributed to highlighting the political commitment of Vietnam as a responsible member of the international community which is always ready to engage in joint efforts to address difficulties and challenges and maintain a peaceful and stable environment for cooperation and development in the region and the world.

The Ministry of Public Security presented certificates of merit to members of the search-and-rescue team.

Vietnam’s rescue mission in Turkey

One hundred officers of Vietnam’s public security and military forces have joined the search and rescue efforts in Turkey following a devastating earthquake on February 6, which has killed tens of thousands of people.

Vietnam donates two tonnes of medical supplies to Turkey

Vietnam’s rescue mission has donated two tonnes of medical supplies to Turkey to help the country deal with the consequences of the devastating earthquake.

Vietnamese embassies in Turkey, Syria well perform citizen protection

The Vietnamese Embassy in Turkey has been urgently performing citizen protection measures, and actively supporting the mission of the Ministry of Public Security which is on search-and-rescue duty in areas bearing the brunt of the devastating February 6 earthquake, according to Ambassador Do Son Hai.

Ministry to send 76 servicemen to help Turkey overcome quake consequences

The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence will send 76 servicemen to Turkey by February 12 night to assist the country in recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake.

Vietnamese police set off for search, rescue mission in Turkey

The Ministry of Public Security on February 9 held a send-off ceremony for personnel deployed for aiding search and rescue activities in Turkey, which was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on February 6.

Source: VNA