Lukashenko sent condolences over death of former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent a letter of condolence to President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Kyong over the death of the country’s former leader: Tran Duc Luong, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service

The Head of State stressed that it was with great sorrow that Belarus received the news of Tran Duc Luong's death. “Your country has lost an outstanding politician, a true son and a patriot. His services to the state and the people, his significant contribution to the socio-economic development of his Motherland, the expansion of its foreign policy interests and the circle of friends in the world are highly appreciated both in Vietnam and abroad," the message of condolences reads.

"I will fondly remember our meeting in 1998. His visit to Minsk laid the foundation for the steady strengthening of Belarusian-Vietnamese relations," Aleksandr Lukashenko added.

The Head of State expressed his deep condolences and conveyed words of support to the family and friends of Tran Duc Luong, as well as to all Vietnamese people in connection with that loss.