Hanoi: Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodrguez on June 29 expressed thanks to Vietnam for its solidarity and timely assistance after two consecutive earthquakes caused extensive damage in Caracas and La Guaira state. Speaking to the press, Rodrguez said the Venezuelan Government and people highly value Vietnam's decision to deploy a 124-member rescue team, calling it a remarkable boost to ongoing search-and-rescue and humanitarian relief operations.
According to Vietnam News Agency, Vietnam is among 30 countries that have dispatched rescue teams to support Venezuela's quake response. Rodrguez announced this at a meeting that established a General Staff in charge of building temporary camps and fast-tracking housing projects.