Public Security Ministry’s search-and-rescue team returns from Turkey
02/19/2023 20:07
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./.