Over 300 Vietnamese in Myanmar conflict zone repatriated

Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Myanmar at the immigration desk at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi on Dec 5, 2023. — VNA/VNS

HANOI: As many as 338 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the conflict zone in the north of Myanmar were safely evacuated on Monday (Dec 4) and they arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi early Tuesday morning.

The repatriation, aiming to ensure absolute safety for citizens, was conducted under the Government’s direction by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Ministry of Public Security, relevant agencies of Vietnam, and partner countries. All repatriation fees were covered by the Government.