Efforts made in citizen protection after deadly landside in Laos: Spokesperson
WVR - The body of a Vietnamese citizen killed in a recent landslide in Khammouane province of Laos was found on August 14, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang said.
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| Efforts made in citizen protection after deadly landside in Laos: Heavy rains caused landslides on many roads in Bolykhamxay province, Central Laos, on August 4, 2023. (Photo: VNA) |
On August 17, at the Ministry’s regular press conference, answering questions on the protection of 45 Vietnamese rescued in the incident and the deceased citizen, Spokesperson Hang said after learning about the landslide, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Savannakhet coordinated with Lao competent agencies in search operations.
Joint efforts are being made to conduct necessary procedures for the death, and to properly inform the bereaved.
“On this occasion, we would like to extend our sympathies to the families of the victim, and others killed in the landside,” the Spokesperson said.
(Source: MOFA)
