At 12:15 p.m. (local time) on June 29, 124 officers and soldiers from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Public Security, together with dozens of tons of specialized equipment, rescue vehicles, search-and-rescue dogs, and humanitarian relief supplies, arrived at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, to support recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
At 12:15 p.m. (local time) on June 29, 124 officers and soldiers from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Public Security, together with dozens of tons of specialized equipment, rescue vehicles, search-and-rescue dogs, and humanitarian relief supplies, arrived at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, to support recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The team shows Vietnam's caring heart and willingness to help the world during disasters. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The team shows Vietnam's caring heart and willingness to help the world during disasters. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
Without taking a break, the Vietnamese rescuers survey the Playa Grande area in Catia La Mar Municipality, La Guaira State. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
Without taking a break, the Vietnamese rescuers survey the Playa Grande area in Catia La Mar Municipality, La Guaira State. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The disaster zone at Playa Grande remains highly hazardous. Concrete structures have collapsed, buildings are unstable, and secondary landslides threaten at any moment. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The disaster zone at Playa Grande remains highly hazardous. Concrete structures have collapsed, buildings are unstable, and secondary landslides threaten at any moment. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
Five search teams are deployed to assist local rescue forces across a 2.2 square kilometer zone. Each team operates under a unified command, integrating search dogs, military engineers, and military medical personnel. (Photo: Vietnamese rescue team)
Five search teams are deployed to assist local rescue forces across a 2.2 square kilometer zone. Each team operates under a unified command, integrating search dogs, military engineers, and military medical personnel. (Photo: Vietnamese rescue team)
The operations were carried out in groups, maintaining constant communication among members and close cooperation with local authorities to respond promptly to any unexpected developments at the site (Photo: Vietnamese rescue team)
The operations were carried out in groups, maintaining constant communication among members and close cooperation with local authorities to respond promptly to any unexpected developments at the site (Photo: Vietnamese rescue team)
Braving sweltering heat and heavy rain, Vietnamese search and rescue team raced against time to clear collapsed buildings in Venezuela. On the first day, the team identified 13 locations where victims were believed to be trapped. They safely recovered the bodies and handed them over to local Venezuelan authorities. ​​​​​​ (Photo: Vietnamese rescue team)
Braving sweltering heat and heavy rain, Vietnamese search and rescue team raced against time to clear collapsed buildings in Venezuela. On the first day, the team identified 13 locations where victims were believed to be trapped. They safely recovered the bodies and handed them over to local Venezuelan authorities. ​​​​​​ (Photo: Vietnamese rescue team)
Vietnamese rescuers scramble and climb over dangerous debris to find survivors. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
Vietnamese rescuers scramble and climb over dangerous debris to find survivors. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The Vietnamese search and rescue team remains dedicated to their mission. They miss no opportunity to bring a victim home. For these rescuers, every recovery is a solemn duty that helps ease the heavy grief of waiting families. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The Vietnamese search and rescue team remains dedicated to their mission. They miss no opportunity to bring a victim home. For these rescuers, every recovery is a solemn duty that helps ease the heavy grief of waiting families. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
A Vietnamese serviceman comforts a Venezuelan resident (Photo: Vietnam People's Army)
A Vietnamese serviceman comforts a Venezuelan resident (Photo: Vietnam People's Army)
On the evening of July 3, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited the Vietnamese rescue team at the military camp, extended her appreciation, and presented a letter of gratitude. She also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal to the delegation's rescue dog unit in recognition of their outstanding contributions to search-and-rescue operations and earthquake recovery efforts (Photo: Ministry of National Defence)
On the evening of July 3, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited the Vietnamese rescue team at the military camp, extended her appreciation, and presented a letter of gratitude. She also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal to the delegation's rescue dog unit in recognition of their outstanding contributions to search-and-rescue operations and earthquake recovery efforts (Photo: Ministry of National Defence)
The Vietnamese rescue delegation is awarded the First-Class "Hero of Venezuela" Medal, while individual members receive the Second-Class "Hero of Venezuela" Medal in recognition of their dedication and contribution. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The Vietnamese rescue delegation is awarded the First-Class "Hero of Venezuela" Medal, while individual members receive the Second-Class "Hero of Venezuela" Medal in recognition of their dedication and contribution. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The delegation also visit and support approximately 500 families who lost their homes and are facing extremely difficult circumstances. They donate medical equipment, medicines, food, tents, and 15,000 USD to help affected communities recover from the disaster. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The delegation also visit and support approximately 500 families who lost their homes and are facing extremely difficult circumstances. They donate medical equipment, medicines, food, tents, and 15,000 USD to help affected communities recover from the disaster. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
Members of the delegation visit and encourage children in quake-hit communities. (Photo: Vietnam People's Army)
Members of the delegation visit and encourage children in quake-hit communities. (Photo: Vietnam People's Army)
The timely arrival of the Vietnamese rescue team, alongside their dedicated humanitarian work, serves as a powerful symbol of solidarity. Their presence offers the Venezuelan people profound comfort and hope while they recover from severe disaster damage. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
The timely arrival of the Vietnamese rescue team, alongside their dedicated humanitarian work, serves as a powerful symbol of solidarity. Their presence offers the Venezuelan people profound comfort and hope while they recover from severe disaster damage. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)
After nearly two weeks of search-and-rescue operations in La Guaira, the 124 military and police personnel of the Vietnamese rescue delegation depart for home on July 11.
After nearly two weeks of search-and-rescue operations in La Guaira, the 124 military and police personnel of the Vietnamese rescue delegation depart for home on July 11.

According President of Venezuela's National Assembly Jorge Rodríguez, by July 9 the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 rose to 3,811, with 16,740 people injured and 17,907 left homeless.

During nearly two weeks of search-and-rescue operations in Playa Grande, the Vietnamese rescue delegation recovered 57 victims from beneath the rubble and handed the bodies over to the Venezuelan authorities.

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam have decided to provide 300,000 USD in emergency humanitarian assistance to help the Government and people of Venezuela recover from the disaster and restore normal living conditions in the affected areas.