Tokyo (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassyin Japan on January 4 sent a working delegation, led by Minister NguyenDuc Minh, to Ishikawa prefecture, which was hardest hit by the earthquake thatoccurred on January 1 to assess the situation and provide assistancefor Vietnamese citizens facing difficulties there.
At a working session with the delegation, a representative of theprefecture authorities reported that no Vietnamese casualties have been reportedso far.
Amongsome 5,000 Vietnamese people living, working and studying in Ishikawa, around 600 are residing on Noto Peninsula, the epicentre of the recent major earthquake.
Therepresentative committed to paying close attention to the embassy's suggestionsregarding tight coordination with labour unions, host companies receiving apprentices, and Vietnamese volunteer groups to ensure the safety and providenecessary aid for Vietnamese apprentices and citizens in the prefecture.
Onthis occasion, Minh handed over a letter of sympathy from Vietnamese Ambassador toJapan Pham Quang Hieu to the Governor of the prefecture.
TheVietnamese Embassy promised to maintain contact with the prefectureauthorities, labour unions, companies receiving apprentices, and Vietnamese associationsto update the situation, and provide timely andeffective support for Vietnamese citizens affected by the earthquake./.
