The European Union is sending rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela to help with the emergency situation caused by twin earthquakes earlier this week.
"I thank all the member states for their solidarity and speed - sending firefighters, rescue dogs, medical staff and other forms of assistance," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
More than 520 responders from 8 EU countries, including Germany, have been mobilized after an appeal by Venezuela for help from the EU, a press release said.
In addition, Italy is sending a medical team and Luxembourg is providing telecommunication, shelter and energy equipment.
The EU is also providing satellite imagery and other geospatial data from the Copernicus satellite service free of charge to Venezuela.
