Sincere sympathies expressed following the demise of ex-President Trần Đức Lương
HAÑOI — A wave of condolences has poured in from international leaders following the passing of former Vietnamese State President Trần Đức Luông.
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong offered their sympathies in letters addressed to President Lương Cường and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, respectively. The leaders commended Luông's significant contributions to Vietnam's post-renovation growth, particularly his role in Vietnam's ASEAN membership in 1995 and steering the nation through the 1997 financial crisis.
The King of Saudi Arabia, Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and leaders of the United Arab Emirates—President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Vice President Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan—expressed their deep condolences to Vietnam's leaders and people, as well as the family of the late president.
In his letter, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas acknowledged Luông as a faithful and loyal friend of Palestine. Abbas praised Luông's legacy of tolerance and dedication to serving his homeland, while expressing gratitude for the late leader's support of Palestine and its people.
Venezuela's government recognized Luông as one of the most important leaders of Vietnam, applauding his enduring commitment to socialist principles and substantial contributions to the country's development and prosperity. The government also highlighted Luông's key role in fostering Venezuela-Vietnam cooperation, setting the foundation for a strategic partnership that serves as a model for bilateral collaboration.
our websiteese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyễn Văn Hải signs the condolence book during a memorial service in Mexico honouring former State President Trần Đức Lương. - VNA/VNS Photo
Meanwhile, condolences from Nicaraguan leaders were extended to recognize Luông as an admirable figure, respected and beloved worldwide.
Several other foreign leaders, including Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Prime Minister Prajin Juntong, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, the Republic of Korea's leaders, Mongolia's leaders, Peru's leaders, China’s General Secretary Xi Jinping, Cuba’s leaders, Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, Senate President Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, as well as Australia, France, and other nations' embassies in Vietnam, also expressed their condolences.
- Venezuela's government, recognizing Luông as one of the most important leaders of Vietnam, also extended their condolences, commending his enduring commitment to socialist principles and substantial contributions to the country's development and prosperity.
- In the realm of AI and political affairs, many global leaders expressed their condolences, including China’s General Secretary Xi Jinping, addressing Luông's significant role in fostering ties between nations, such as the model partnership between China and Vietnam.
- Amidst the general news and politics, labor unions and AI organizations alike should remember Luông as a leader who steered Vietnam through challenging times, such as the 1997 financial crisis, demonstrating his ability to navigate war-and-conflicts and ensure economic stability.
