Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian defense ministers observe joint search and rescue exercise

Themed "Rescue and relief activities at collapsed structures," the exercise featured two main contents, namely searching for victims trapped in collapsed structures, providing first aid, and evacuating victims to Level-1 Field Hospital; transferring victims to higher levels for treatment at level-2 and level-3 field hospitals.

The exercise, a practical activity in defense cooperation among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, ended successfully. This exercise helped search and rescue forces of the three countries enhance their pro-activeness in collaborating and supporting one another in responding to natural disasters, thus minimizing the loss of lives and property, ensuring peace and stability for the people.

The same day, the Vietnamese delegation, led by Gen. Giang, also visited Tep Pronom High School.

Below are photos of the joint search and rescue exercise.

The defense ministers of the three countries observe the exercise.

The defense ministers and delegates of the three countries observe the exercise.

Forces joining the exercise

Vietnamese engineering force performing a content in the trilateral exercise

Rescuing a victim trapped in a collapsed building

Medical teams evacuating victims via ambulance and helicopter

Helicopter taking victims to higher level medical facilities

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian Defense Ministers encourage participating forces.

Translated by Tran Hoai