More medical supplies, rescue personnel sent for rescue work in Turkey

More personnel deployedSeventy-six military personnel from Việt Nam are also joining rescue operations in Turkey following the devastating earthquake. On the same day, 35 tonnes of cargo also arrived at Nội Bài International Airport before being transported to Turkey for rescue work. According to the officer, the forces have received support from the Vietnamese embassy in Turkey and volunteers in the country. This is the first time Việt Nam has deployed search and rescue forces in coordination with other countries following a natural disaster. Since the disastrous earthquake took place on Monday last week, many people in Moscow have volunteered at the Syrian embassy to receive, sort, pack and transport relief supplies to the victims in Syria.