UAE expresses solidarity with Vietnam over boat tragedy in Ha Long Bay

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Vietnam over the deaths and injuries of dozens of passengers on a boat that sank in Ha Long Bay due to bad weather conditions.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the government of Vietnam, and the friendly people of Vietnam, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured.

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Last week, a tourist boat ferrying families capsized in one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, Ha Long bay. The "Wonder Sea" vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized because of sudden heavy rain, the VNExpress news site said.

Most of those on board were families visiting from the capital Hanoi, with more than 20 children among the passengers, it said.

Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, with millions of people visiting its blue-green waters and rainforest-topped limestone islands each year.

Last year, 30 vessels sank at boat lock areas in coastal Quang Ninh province along Ha Long Bay after Typhoon Yagi brought strong wind and waves.

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Khaleej Times Staff