Overseas Vietnamese in Russia donate three cars to serve rescue work in Vietnam

At the hand-over ceremony (Photo: CPV)

Speaking at the hand-over ceremony, Ms. Pham Thanh Xuan, representative of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Russia, said that with the tradition of solidarity and toward the Fatherland and sharing difficulties and encourage spirit of those who directly do rescue work in Vietnam, through the Russia-Vietnam Cooperation Development Promotion Fund "Tradition and Friendship", the Overseas Vietnamese Association in the Russian Federation launched a fund-raising drive and bought three UAZ Hunter Expedition off-road vehicles made by Russia to present to the Rescue Department under the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army. The three off-road vehicles symbolize the affection of people from the three regions of Vietnam, who are living and working in the Russian Federation, towards the beloved Fatherland.

Three UAZ Hunter Expedition vehicles were handed over to the Rescue Department. (Photo: CPV)

According to Ms. Pham Thanh Xuan, an important criterion of the "Tradition and Friendship" Fund is to promote cooperation development between Vietnam and the Russian Federation. In 2016, the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed a Protocol to support the production of motor vehicles in Vietnam. Among the tasks set forth in the Protocol is establishing a joint venture company for the production and assembly of UAZ off-road vehicles and spare parts and components.

UAZ Hunter Expedition vehicle is equipped with a winch for rescuing. (Photo: CPV)

"We believe that the three specialized vehicles will make a useful contribution to the rescue work of rescuers in Vietnam, and contribute to enhancing the concerns of potential Vietnamese – Russian partners in establishing the joint venture company," shared Ms. Pham Thanh Xuan.

Mr. Bui Van Hoa, member of the Standing Committee of the Vietnamese Association in Russia, and Colonel Pham Hai Chau, Deputy Director of the Rescue Department exchanged the hand-over minutes. (Photo: CPV)

Colonel Pham Hai Chau, Deputy Director of the Rescue Department, affirmed this gift shows the affection of overseas Vietnamese in Russia toward the homeland, actively contributing to natural disaster prevention and rescue work in Vietnam./.