No Vietnamese casualties reported from Taiwan earthquakes
(VOVWORLD) -There has not been any information on casualties of Vietnamese people in the strong earthquakes and aftershocks that hit Taiwan (China) on Wednesday, said the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei.
 A house is damaged by the earthquake in Taiwan (China) on April 3, 2024. (Photo: XNA/ VNA) |
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office to quickly contact local authorities and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Taiwan (China) to update the situation and to prepare prompt plans of action.
The Ministry has also asked Vietnamese representative agencies in Japan and the Philippines to prepare citizen protection plans as the local governments have issued tsunami warnings.
Vietnamese representative agencies in relevant areas will continue to keep a close eye on the situation, maintain contact with representatives of the Vietnamese communities, and be ready to deploy measures to protect Vietnamese citizens.
Vietnamese citizens who need help can contact the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei at 886 933262836 or the citizen protection hotline of the Vietnam Consular Department at 84 981 84 84 84.