Turkish President thanks Vietnam for earthquake rescue aid
President of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan has thanked Vietnamese forces for their timely support and tireless efforts in search and rescue operations following the huge earthquake on February 6.
President of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan thanks domestic and international search and rescue teams. (Photo: VNA)
Hatay (VNA) – President of Turkey TayyipErdogan has thanked Vietnamese forces for their timely support and tirelessefforts in search and rescue operations following the huge earthquake onFebruary 6.
The host leader expressed his thanks to domestic andinternational search and rescue teams, including one from the VietnameseMinistry of National Defence, during his February 20 field trip to Antakya,the capital of Hatay province, one of the localities hardest hit by the naturaldisaster.
The president met head of the team, Maj. Gen. PhamVan Ty, Deputy Chief of the Office of the National Committee for Incident andDisaster Response, Search and Rescue and Deputy Director of the Vietnam PeopleArmy (VPA)'s Department of Search and Rescue.
Erdogan noted his gratitude to foreign countries fortheir emergency aid and dispatch of search and rescue forces to Turkey,stressing that the earthquake has revealed the importance of internationalsolidarity and Turkey will forever keep in mind the friendship.
As of February 20, the VPA team had searched 31 locations in Antakya, helping discover 15 sites with victims trapped under the rubble. (Photo: VNA)
As of February 20, the VPA team had searched 31locations in Antakya, helping discover 15 sites with victims trapped under therubble, including two places with signs of survivors. They handed over the sitesto the local rescue force to bring 28 dead bodies out.
During that process, they coordinated with theBahraini and Mexican teams to find out three sites with 10 corpses, and assistedthree families to move household goods out of the rubble.
The 76-strong rescue teams of the VPA, along with 35tonnes of cargo, departed for Turkey on February 12 night to assist the countryin recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake.
Meanwhile, the 24-member team of the Ministry ofPublic Security engaged in search and rescue efforts in the Turkishsoutheastern city of Adiyaman after they arrived at Istanbul InternationalAirport on February 10.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 wroteto the Presidents of Turkey and Syria offering aid of 100,000 USD each to theircountries./.
The search and rescue team of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has completed their tasks at earthquake sites in Turkey and is set to return home.
The rescue team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) searched four locations for earthquake victims in Turkey’s Hatay province February 18, finding two sites with victims under rubble.
A search-and-rescue team of the Ministry of Public Security returned to Hanoi on February 19 after completing its mission of helping with the search and rescue of earthquake victims in Turkey.
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The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
President of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan thanks domestic and international search and rescue teams. (Photo: VNA) 
As of February 20, the VPA team had searched 31 locations in Antakya, helping discover 15 sites with victims trapped under the rubble. (Photo: VNA) 
