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In the condolence book, Chu Cong Phung wrote "The Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association extends its deepest sympathies for the immense losses and suffering endured by the people of Myanmar due to the catastrophic earthquake on March 28, 2025.

We firmly believe that, with its resilient and indomitable spirit, Myanmar will overcome this tragedy, recover from the aftermath, and restore normalcy to the affected areas.

The Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association will continue to collaborate with the Myanmar-Vietnam Friendship Association to further strengthen the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the peoples of our two nations."

Chu Cong Phung, head of the Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association, signs the condolence book at the Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam. (Photo: Thanh Luan)

Earlier, on March 28, Chu Cong Phung sent a letter of condolences to U Thet Win, president of the Myanmar-Vietnam Friendship Association, expressing his deep shock and sorrow over the devastating earthquake. He reaffirmed the Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association’s unwavering support for its Myanmar counterpart and the people of Myanmar. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expressed profound solidarity with the people of Myanmar during this difficult time.

On March 29, Chu Cong Phung sent a letter to Soe Ko Ko - Charge d'Affaires of Myanmar in Vietnam, extending his condolences to the families of the victims (of the earthquake) and to the people of Myanmar. He affirmed that "We stand side by side with the Myanmar Embassy in Hanoi and the people of Myanmar, sharing your difficulties and emotions."

On the evening of March 31 (Vietnam time), French news agency AFP, citing Myanmar’s military authorities, reported that the death toll from the March 28 earthquake had risen to 2,056, with over 3,900 injured and nearly 300 still missing. The casualty figures may continue to rise as many affected areas remain isolated. The international community and regional countries are making concerted efforts to assist Myanmar in rescue operations, and disaster recovery.

Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam calls for support for earthquake victims On March 31, the Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam issued an urgent appeal for emergency medical supplies, medicines, and food items (instant noodles, energy biscuits, packaged food, canned fish, family tents (tunnel type), sleeping bags, blankets, foldable mosquito nets, personal hygiene kits, family hygiene kits, and women's hygiene products), as well as financial contributions to help the people of Myanmar overcome difficulties. Announcement from the Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam. Myanmar citizens/ Myanmar communities in Vietnam and benevolent Vietnam citizens who wish to contribute cash assistance and relief items for the earthquake victims individually or as a group, please kindly contact the following numbers and email for donation inquiries: Phone: 0978607333 (Myanmar/Eng), 0987062456 (Vietnam/Eng) Email: myanmarhanoiembassy@gmail.com The Myanmar Embassy will expeditiously send cash assistance and relief items contributed by well-wishers and donors for the earthquake victims to the National Natural Disaster Management Committee through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar. In addition, financial contributions can also be made directly to the National Natural Disaster Management Committee of Myanmar through the following foreign currency accounts, and a copy of the transfer receipt may kindly be sent to the Embassy’s email: myanmarhanoiembassy@gmail.com Foreign Currency Account Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank, Yangon SWIFT CODE/BIC: MFTBMMMY Beneficiary Name: Natural Disaster Management Fund Beneficiary A/C No: 0111284000000063 Myanma Economic Bank, Nay Pyi Taw SWIFT CODE/BIC: MYEBMMMY Beneficiary Name: Natural Disaster Management Fund Beneficiary A/C No: EDN-600018

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