Foreign Minister Yván Gil today expressed, on behalf of the Venezuelan government and people, profound gratitude to the Cuban rescue workers who arrived to support the search and rescue of people affected by the recent earthquakes.

This valuable team, announced by brother Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, joins the Cuban medical brigade "that was already in our country as part of the deep solidarity ties that have always characterized our nations," he wrote on his Telegram account.

Gil emphasized that the Bolivarian Government and the Venezuelan people express "their deep gratitude" to the group of Cuban rescuers who arrived to support the intensive search efforts for people trapped in the rubble, which continue day and night, he added.

This Monday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated that the arrival in Venezuela of a group of rescuers to support the search for trapped people and assist our medical brigade "constitutes a new demonstration of #Cuba's unwavering solidarity with the brotherly Venezuelan people."

A second group of rescuers from the island is expected to arrive today, joining the 13 who arrived the previous day and immediately traveled to La Guaira to join the efforts.

With this specialized personnel, Cuba reinforced its aid to the Venezuelan people, who immediately received support and assistance from the Medical Mission working in the country's 24 states.

In another message on the social network, the Bolivarian Foreign Minister affirmed that solidarity is the "greatest act of love between peoples."

"From Venezuela, we express our most sincere gratitude to every nation, government, and international institution that has responded by sending humanitarian aid and specialized personnel," he emphasized.

He stressed that these professionals are closely collaborating with Venezuelan rescue teams and volunteers, "whose heroic work we have been able to verify during our tour of our beloved La Guaira."

Gil reiterated that the "eternal gratitude" is directed to all rescue workers and to those who have extended a helping hand.

"Thank you for being by our side in these difficult times!" he emphasized.