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Vietnam sends condolences to Colombia over earthquake losses

VNA • 11/08/2026 21:40

The devastating earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 caused heavy loss of life and property.

Rescuers search for victims in a building collapsed in Manizales, Colombia, during the earthquake on August 10, 2026 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Rescuers search for victims in a building collapsed in Manizales, Colombia, during the earthquake on August 10, 2026 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

​Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 11 sent condolences to President Abelardo de la Espriella, the Government, and people of Colombia over the devastating earthquake that struck the country on August 10, causing heavy loss of life and property.

The same day, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung also extended condolences to his Colombian counterpart Omar Bula Escobar./.

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