The PM's message of condolences (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc onNovember 7 conveyed his profound condolences to families of the 39 victimsfound dead in a container truck in the UK.
“This is the pain of not only the victims’ families but alsothe entire community and of each Vietnamese and people around the world,” hewrote in the message.
The PM directed the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of PublicSecurity, agencies and localities to work closely with the UK authorities to quicklyhandle issues related to the case and take necessary citizen protectionmeasures, thus bringing the victims home early.
He said the Vietnamese government strongly condemns humantrafficking activities and the illegal transport of people abroad. Vietnam callson countries in the region and the world to continue strengthening cooperation toprevent and crack down on this type of crime, prevent similar occurrences, andearly conclude investigation to punish offenders.
The Vietnamese government appreciates the close coordinationof the UK authorities during the process of handling the case, he said. He alsothanked the UK people, the overseas Vietnamese in the UK and the world forexpressing sympathy for the victims.
The Government leader also urged all-level Party committees,administrations, mass organisations and people in localities and nationwide to encourageand help the victims’ families to overcome the immense grief.
On late November 7, the Vietnamese Ministry of PublicSecurity and UK police affirmed that all 39 victims found dead ina container truck in Essex, the northeast of London, UK on October 23, areVietnamese.
The Ministry ofPublic Security said the victims were from Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Nghe An, HaTinh, Quang Binh and Thua Thien – Hue. /.
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