Vietnam embassy in India expresses grief over Phu Quoc boat tragedy, says authorities working with India for repatriation of victims
New Delhi, July 12
The Embassy of Vietnam in India on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident off the coast of Phu Quoc that claimed the lives of 15 Indian nationals, and said Vietnamese authorities are working closely with Indian counterparts to assist the affected families, facilitate the early repatriation of the deceased and ensure treatment for the injured.
Speaking to ANI, Tran Thanh Tung, Charge d'Affaires of the Vietnam Embassy in India, said the Vietnamese Prime Minister immediately directed all relevant authorities to undertake rescue operations, provide the best possible medical care to those injured and extend support to the victims and their families.
"The Embassy of Vietnam in India is deeply saddened by the tragic boat accident off the coast of Phu Quoc that claimed the lives of 15 Indian nationals," Tung said.
He said the Vietnamese authorities have been coordinating closely with the Embassy of India in Hanoi and other relevant Indian authorities to assist the affected families, facilitate the early repatriation of those who lost their lives and ensure that the injured receive the care they need.
He added that the authorities are also conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident.
Tung further said Vietnam's top leadership has conveyed condolences to the Indian leadership over the tragedy.
"Vietnam General Secretary and President To Lam, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung conveyed their deepest condolences to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and to the people of India, particularly the bereaved families, over this tragic loss," he said.
"We stand in solidarity with the victims and their families during this difficult time and remain committed to providing all possible support and assistance," Tung added.
Meanwhile, the mortal remains of the Indian Nationals who died after a tourist speedboat capsized off the coast of Vietnam's Phu Quoc island have reached Ho Chi Minh City, the Embassy of India in Vietnam stated.
In a post on X, the Embassy informed that the mortal remains of the 15 nationals will be transported to India following the completion of necessary formalities.
The Embassy added that, along with the Consulate teams and the Vietnamese authorities, it remains committed to facilitating the earliest repatriation.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking. 15 lives lost in a tourist accident - these were people on holiday, enjoying time with family. The embassy statement is comforting but not enough. We need to ensure the Indian government takes care of the injured and the families get proper compensation. Also, the Vietnamese government should look into their safety regulations for speedboats. Tourists shouldn't have to worry about basic safety.
Om Shanti to the departed souls. 🙏 It's a reminder that we often overlook safety precautions while traveling abroad. The Vietnamese PM's immediate involvement is positive, but I hope there's thorough accountability. Our embassy should also provide psychological support for the survivors who witnessed the tragedy. Travel advisories need to include safety ratings for local transport in tourist spots.
Terrible news. But I must say, the response from Vietnam's leadership has been commendable - from the PM to the foreign minister, they've all reached out. The coordinated efforts with India for repatriation show diplomatic maturity. However, I'm disappointed that the article doesn't mention if the speedboat operator was licensed or if there was any negligence. Our media should push for those details.
This is truly sad. 💔 The fact that the Vietnamese embassy expressed grief directly shows their concern. But honestly, I feel we need better travel safety awareness campaigns. Many Indians travelling abroad don't check safety records of boats, taxis, etc. Also, our embassy should have a faster response mechanism for such emergencies. Kudos to the consulate teams working on repatriation though.
As someone who's travelled to Vietnam, I
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