In a message shared on social media, Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and reaffirmed Venezuela’s solidarity with the Vietnamese people. He also praised the Vietnamese rescue teams for their bravery, acknowledging their efforts to save lives despite severe weather conditions.

Venezuelan media outlets, including major broadcasters teleSUR and Globalvisión, widely reported the foreign minister’s statement, while also covering the latest updates on Vietnam’s ongoing rescue operations. Authorities continue to work around the clock in difficult conditions, battling high waves and heavy rainfall brought by the approaching storm No 3, internationally known as Wipha.

The tourist boat Vinh Xanh 58 (Wonder Sea), carrying 46 tourists and three crew members, was struck by an unexpected thunderstorm while on a sightseeing tour to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island in the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site.

As of the latest reports, by July 20 afternoon a total of 45 people have been recovered, with ten survivors and 35 confirmed dead. The search continues for the four still missing amid challenging conditions.

Vietnam, Venezuela reinforce ties through people-to-people diplomacy

VOV.VN - A delegation from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam–Venezuela Friendship Association, led by VUFO Vice President Dong Huy Cuong, visited Venezuela from May 24 to 29 to observe the South American country’s parliamentary and local elections, at the invitation of Venezuela’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV).