On the afternoon of March 30, the Ministry of Public Security held a ceremony to send a working delegation to Myanmar to participate in searching for people, providing medical examination and treatment, and overcoming the consequences and damage caused by the earthquake.

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The Ministry of Public Security held a ceremony to send rescue troops on a mission to Myanmar. Photo: Dinh Hieu

Accordingly, the Ministry of Public Security has sent 26 officers and soldiers to Myanmar to participate in the search for people, medical examination and treatment, and to overcome the consequences and damage caused by the earthquake... led by Colonel Nguyen Minh Khuong - Deputy Director of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (Ministry of Public Security).
That same afternoon, the delegation will fly to Myanmar with a spirit of urgency and timeliness in rescue work.

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Colonel Nguyen Minh Khuong - Deputy Director of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (Ministry of Public Security) led the delegation.
Photo: Dinh Hieu

Colonel Nguyen Minh Khuong - Deputy Director of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (Ministry of Public Security) said that after learning about the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Myanmar, based on the experience of implementing earthquake rescue operations in Turkey in 2023, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police force clearly recognized that this was a disaster of an especially serious nature.

"Upon receiving the order from the Ministry's leadership, I met and discussed with relevant units to prepare forces and equipment. The delegation consists of 26 people, these are officers and soldiers with high professional qualifications, ready to respond to any emergency situation in the area affected by the earthquake," Colonel Nguyen Minh Khuong affirmed.

The Deputy Director of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department added that the team is expected to carry out its mission for 10 days, because according to international practice, search and rescue activities will take place during this time.

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Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Public Security, speaks at the departure ceremony. Photo: Dinh Hieu

Also at the departure ceremony, Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen - Deputy Minister of Public Security said that this is not the first time the Ministry of Public Security has sent forces to support countries in dealing with natural disasters.

"In 2023, the Ministry sent a working delegation to Türkiye, although it was very far from Vietnamese territory, to participate in and support search and rescue after the earthquake disaster, thereby leaving a beautiful image in the hearts of the Turkish people and international friends as well as arousing national pride in the Vietnamese people," Deputy Minister Tuyen emphasized.

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Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen encouraged officers and soldiers before departure. Photo: Dinh Hieu

Before the trip, Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen requested the working group to proactively and thoroughly check the specialized vehicles, military equipment, and supporting machinery provided by the units, ensuring all essential requirements and maximizing their functions and effects in search and rescue operations as well as in daily life. At the same time, the group must ensure absolute safety and health in all situations, make efforts, not afraid of difficulties and dangers, and actively cooperate with the forces in the search and rescue process.

"The officers and soldiers in the working delegation maintained proper etiquette and manners, upholding discipline, solidarity, mutual love, mutual support, and promoting the qualities and bravery of soldiers of the Vietnam People's Public Security. With the spirit of helping friends as if helping themselves, thereby conveying the message that the country and people of Vietnam are friendly, benevolent, affectionate, and united," Deputy Minister Tuyen emphasized.

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security sends people to help Myanmar overcome earthquake consequences

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security sends people to help Myanmar overcome earthquake consequences

During the 10-day period, the Ministry of Public Security's rescue team will participate in searching for people, providing medical examination and treatment, and participating in activities to overcome the consequences and damage caused by the earthquake in Myanmar.
Ministry of Public Security rescue team brings flycam and radar to Myanmar to search for earthquake victims

Ministry of Public Security rescue team brings flycam and radar to Myanmar to search for earthquake victims

On the morning of March 30, the Fire Prevention and Rescue force hurriedly arranged equipment and military supplies to prepare to go to Myanmar to help overcome the consequences of the earthquake.
Police officer shares before going to Myanmar to deal with earthquake consequences

Police officer shares before going to Myanmar to deal with earthquake consequences

The working group of the Ministry of Public Security is urgently making final arrangements and preparations to go to Myanmar to support the recovery from the earthquake.