Illustrative image (Photo: EPA/VNA)Pretoria (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy inMozambique has always kept a close watch on the situation relating to terroristattacks in northern Mozambique, and given advice to Vietnamese citizens in theaffected areas.
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Huy Hoang affirmed that noVietnamese citizens have their life or health harmed by terrorist attacks andextreme violence in northern Mozambique.
The ambassador made the remarks in the context ofrecent attacks on foreigners in Palma town in Mozambique’s northern province ofCabo Delgado, which has triggered international concern.
According to the South African Government News Agency(SAnews), the conflict, which intensified on March 26, has left dozens deadwhile about 60 people are believed to be still missing after a group ofterrorists stormed into the town.
The Department of International Relations andCooperation (DIRCO) of South Africa said many South Africans have been affectedby these attacks, and a South African man is among the dead.
The department said South Africa is now working withthe local authorities on verifications through its mission in Maputo, as wellas providing the necessary consular services.
“South Africa stands ready to work with the governmentof Mozambique in pursuit of lasting peace and stability,” it said./.
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