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More than 340 Vietnamese citizens flown home from Russia

Vietnamese competent agencies, the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines coordinated with the Russian side to bring home more than 340 Vietnamese citizens on August 10.
More than 340 Vietnamese citizens flown home from Russia ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese competent agencies, the Vietnamese Embassy inRussia and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines coordinated with the Russianside to bring home more than 340 Vietnamese citizens on August 10.

Thepassengers included children under 18 years old, the elderly, sick people,labourers with expired visas and contracts, stranded tourists and studentswithout accommodation due to school campus closures.  

Theembassy sent officials to support the citizens at the airport.

Allof the passengers underwent health checks and quarantine right upon their entryat Van Don airport in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh.

Vietnameseauthorities and overseas missions plan to arrange more flights to bring moreVietnamese citizens home, depending on their wish and quarantine capacity athome./.
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