A 24-member team of the Ministry of Public Security engaged in search and rescue efforts in the Turkish southeastern city of Adiyaman after they arrived in the country on February 10. The group returned home on February 19 after outstandingly fulfilling their tasks.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Salama appreciated Vietnam’s support, and lauded theVietnamese Government’s sound decision to dispatch search and rescueforces to Turkey.
The presence of Vietnamese soldiers in Turkey alsoreflected a high sense of responsibility for international humanitarian missions,he said, praising them for their courage, dedication and readiness.
Salama noted that apart from contributions to searchand rescue efforts, the Vietnamese forces have also given spiritual encouragement tolocal residents in Turkey and Syria.
The Turkish Government and the international media andcommunity have lauded their contributions, he emphasised.
The ambassador used this occasion to call forcontributions to prosperity of nations, and peace for all, and expressed hishope that Turkey, Syria and Palestine, and countries affected by naturaldisasters will overcome difficulties by their determination in nationalreconstruction./.