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All Vietnamese crew members seized in Iran well treated: deputy spokesperson

All of the 26 crew members of a Vietnamese ship that was seized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman are treated well, according to deputy spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.
All Vietnamese crew members seized in Iran well treated: deputy spokesperson ảnh 1Deputy spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) -  All of the 26 crew members of a Vietnamese shipthat wasseized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman are treated well, according to deputyspokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Speaking at a regular press conference of the foreignministry, held virtually on November 4, Hang cited the captain of the MVSouthys as saying on October 27 that the crew members are in normal health.

After learning about the incident, the ministry contacted the Iranian Embassy in Hanoi, she said, adding that the Vietnamese Embassy inIran also held working sessions with Iran’s competent agencies to verify theinformation, address the issue quickly and ensure safety of and humane treatment towardsthe Vietnamese citizens.

The foreign ministry has also contacted the Ministryof Transport to seek relatives of the crew members, and ask the employee andthe vessel’s owner to ensure the rights and interests of the Vietnamese employees.

Hang affirmed that the foreign ministry and theVietnamese Embassy in Iran will keep a close watch on the situation and holdregular working sessions with competent agencies of Iran to quickly address theincident in line with legal regulations, while taking necessary measures to safeguardthe rights and interests of the Vietnamese nationals./.
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