President Tran Dai Quang inspects guards of honour during India visit on March 3, 2018 (Source: VNA)
Rome (VNA) – Pope Francis sent a message ofcondolences to Vietnam on the passing of President Tra💞n Dai Quang, reported theVatican Radio on September 22.
In themessage sent to Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, the Pope extended hisprofound condolences and wished for peace and blessings to the Vietnamesepeople, especially the family of the late President. In2016, President Quang paid a call to Pope Francis and met Prime Minister ofVatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Thegovernment and political parties of Brazil also cabled condolences to the Vietnamesegovernment and people. TheBrazilian Foreign Ministry issued a press release saying that as a State leadersince 2016, President Tran Dai Quang walked on a meaningful path towards thedevelopment of Vietnam - an important partner of Brazil in Southeast Asia, aswell as protection of multilateralism, settlement of disputes by peaceful meansand facilitation of dialogues among nations. Inanother condolence message, President of the Communist Part of Brazil LucianaSantos lauded President Quang for leading the country to adapt to challenges ofthe era and by no means step back to meet aspirations of the founders ofcontemporary Vietnam.
Ambassadorsof Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore,Commander of Air Force of Brazil, defence attachés of Honduras, El Salvador,Venezuela, Egypt, China, Senegal, Cameroon, Indonesia, Namibia, Uruguay, the CzechRepublic, Thailand, Poland, India, the Republic of Korea, Ecuador and Surinamealso conveyed sympathy to the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil.
PresidentTran Dai Quang passed away at 10:05am on September 21 in Hanoi at the age of62.
According to the Board of Healthcare Services f🌱or Senior Officials, thePresident died at Military Central Hospital 108 due to serious illness.-VNA
The General Assembly of the United Nations held a minute’s silence to remember Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang, who passed away on September 21 in Hanoi.
International media worldwide have published news on the death of President of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang and highlighted his contribution to Vietnam’s development.
Many countries worldwide have extended condolences to Vietnam over the death of President Tran Dai Quang, while Cuba has declared national days of mourning for the Vietnamese President.
Many heads of state and government from foreign countries have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the death of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang.
US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi have offered condolences to the family of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and the Vietnamese people over the passing of the Vietnamese State leader.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
President Tran Dai Quang inspects guards of honour during India visit on March 3, 2018 (Source: VNA) 
