Damascus, June 27 (SANA) Upon the directives of President Ahmad al‑Sharaa, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates، an international Syrian rescue team from the Ministry of emergency and disasters management Response departed through Damascus International Airport, heading to Venezuela to take part in search‑and‑rescue and humanitarian response operations for those affected by the earthquake that struck the country.
SANA reporter said the operation is being conducted in partnership with the International Rescue Team of Qatar’s Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), as part of ongoing humanitarian cooperation and joint efforts to support rescue operations in the affected areas.
The Syrian team consists of 15 specialists in search and rescue, equipped with individual professional gear, while the Qatari teams will provide the heavy machinery and equipment required for field operations.
This mission represents a historic milestone in the course of Syrian humanitarian action, marking the first time Syria participates with an international rescue team in responding to a disaster beyond its borders, and the first time the country deploys a national search‑and‑rescue team on an international mission of this scale.
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