Vietnam facilitates repatriation of Indian victims from Phu Quoc boat accident

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively engaged in providing support and facilitating the repatriation of bodies following a tragic boat accident in Phu Quoc that claimed the lives of Indian tourists. The incident, which occurred on July 11 due to adverse weather conditions, has prompted a swift and coordinated response from Vietnamese authorities.

High-ranking officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, have visited the scene to oversee the situation and work closely with local authorities and the Indian Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. The ministry has emphasized its commitment to assisting the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has conveyed condolences to his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and the families of the victims. He affirmed that the Vietnamese government has directed all relevant agencies to implement necessary measures to support those affected by the tragedy.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating closely with relevant agencies to support the victims; guiding the necessary procedures for the funeral rites of the deceased Indian tourists and soon bringing their bodies home.

The Indian Ambassador to Vietnam, Tshering W. Sherpa, expressed gratitude for the Vietnamese leadership's concern and the prompt, responsible handling of the situation. He noted that senior Indian leadership is closely monitoring the incident and appreciated the financial assistance provided to the victims, which offers comfort amidst their loss.

Local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are managing the preservation of the deceased tourists' bodies and have established 24/7 support teams to assist with legal matters and the arrival of representatives from the state of Tamil Nadu, who will coordinate with families. Vietnam is committed to continuing its close cooperation with India to address the aftermath of this unfortunate event.

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The Indian Ambassador to Vietnam stated that senior Indian leadership is very concerned about the incident; expressed emotion at the attention from senior Vietnamese leadership towards the incident; highly appreciated and expressed deep gratitude to the Vietnamese authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and local authorities for promptly and responsibly handling the incident and deciding to provide financial support to the victims, contributing to encouraging and reducing the pain of loss.