Speaking at the event, Myanmar’s Minister of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement Soe Win sent his heartfelt thanks to the international search and rescue teams for their swift response and support after the deadly earthquake on March 28. He emphasized that the presence of international rescue teams in Myanmar demonstrated solidarity, compassion, and humanitarian spirit in times of hardship.
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Myanmar’s Minister of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Soe Win addresses the event. |
According to Minister Soe Win, the 7.7-magnitude earthquake had a profound impact on Myanmar, resulting in more than 3,480 deaths, over 4,800 injuries, and 214 people still reported missing. The earthquake also caused significant destruction to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and buildings. However, he noted that even amid such immense hardship, the collective strength and international support brought hope to them.
“The collaboration of the international community serves as a beacon of hope. A total of 99 relief flights arrived in Myanmar, bringing 1,797 rescue personnel and 714 tons of relief supplies. We are deeply grateful to the search and rescue teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam, who promptly came to stand with us. Your tireless efforts not only saved lives but also brought hope to the disaster-hit families. Your support proves that unity is humanity’s greatest strength in the darkest of times,” Minister Soe Win stated.
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Delegates from Myanmar and search and rescue forces from five ASEAN member countries |
He also shared that thanks to international efforts, Myanmar’s post-earthquake search and rescue operations had achieved positive results. As of April 6, rescue teams saved eight survivors and found 172 bodies from affected areas, including Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and Sagaing.
“As the search and rescue phase comes to a close, I would like to express my deepest gratitude not only to the rescue teams but also to the people of your countries, who have shown solidarity and support for the people of Myanmar during this disaster,” the minister added.
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Myanmar representatives, commander of international and Vietnamese search and rescue forces |
On the same day, April 6, after completing their mission in Naypyidaw, the Vietnam People’s Army team held a session to review and draw lessons from their earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar.
Translated by Minh Anh