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India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Secretary (East) P Kumaran signs condolence book, pays tribute to former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Secretary (East) P Kumaran signed the book of condolences at the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, paying tribute to Tran Duc Luong, former State President of Vietnam. Sharing a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, 'Secretary (East) P. Kumaran signed the book of condolences at the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi on the passing of H.E. Tran Duc Luong, former State President of Vietnam. India warmly remembers late President Tran Duc Luong's contribution to strengthening India-Vietnam friendship.' Meanwhile, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to President Luong Cuong of Vietnam, and Senior Singaporean Minister Lee Hsien Loong has sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to convey their condolences on the passing of former Vietnam President Tran Duc Luong on May 20. In the letter, Tharman wrote, 'On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of former President Tran Duc Luong. President Luong served his country with steadfast determination during a time of profound transformation for Vietnam. President Luong helped to steer Vietnam post-Doi Moi, seeing the country through the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997, and its integration into ASEAN's structures following its formal accession in 1995. His contributions were immense and will be remembered. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you, the people of Vietnam, and President Luong's family.' Lee Hsien, in his letter, said, 'It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former President Tran Duc Luong. I had the honour of meeting President Luong during my introductory visit to Vietnam in December 2004 as the then-Prime Minister of Singapore. President Luong was a statesman who devoted his life to serving his country. Under his leadership, Vietnam advanced steadily along its reform path and deepened its engagement with Singapore and the rest of the region. He played a crucial role in laying the foundation for the enduring trust and friendship between our two countries. His legacy will be remembered.' (ANI)
CNA
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Singapore leaders send condolences to Vietnamese counterparts after death of ex-president Tran Duc Luong
SINGAPORE: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong sent condolence letters to their Vietnamese counterparts on Monday (May 26) after the death of Tran Duc Luong, the country's former president. Mr Luong, who served as Vietnam's president from 1997 to 2006, died on May 20 at the age of 88. 'President Luong served his country with steadfast determination during a time of profound transformation for Vietnam,' wrote Mr Tharman in a letter to Vietnam President Luong Cuong. Mr Tharman noted Mr Luong's role in Vietnam's integration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) following its formal accession in 1995. He also steered the country through the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. 'His contributions were immense, and will be remembered,' he said. In a letter to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Mr Lee said he was greatly saddened to hear of Mr Luong's death. Mr Lee recalled meeting Mr Luong during his introductory visit to Vietnam in December 2004 as then-prime minister of Singapore. 'President Luong was a statesman who devoted his life to serving his country,' wrote Mr Lee. 'Under his leadership, Vietnam advanced steadily along its reform path and deepened its engagement with Singapore and the rest of the region. He played a crucial role in laying the foundation for the enduring trust and friendship between our two countries.'
Malaysian Reserve
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
ASEAN SOM honours Vietnam's late former President Tran Duc Luong
THE ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) today paid tribute to the former President of Vietnam, Tran Duc Luong (picture), who died on Tuesday. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin extended the nation's deepest condolences and acknowledged the former leader's contributions, especially in the context of ASEAN cooperation. 'On behalf of Malaysia, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of the former president. 'Our Prime Minister has already conveyed his sympathies to the government and people of Vietnam, expressing our sorrow and recognising the late leader's service and dedication to the nation,' Amran said before the meeting commenced at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. The SOM is a key preparatory phase ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from May 26 to 27. The session began with remarks by Amran welcoming ASEAN SOM Leaders, Timor-Leste's SOM representatives and officials from the ASEAN Secretariat to the meeting. The 46th ASEAN Summit, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', will gather leaders from the bloc's member states to discuss regional issues, foster economic cooperation and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. Kuala Lumpur will also concurrently host the second ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. Yesterday, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, noting that the late president served during a pivotal period in Vietnam's history. He credited Tran Duc Luong with steadfastly upholding the spirit of the Doi Moi (economic) reforms. Tran Duc Luong died at the age of 88, at 10.51 pm on Tuesday (May 20) at his residence in Hanoi, after a period of illness. He served as Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997 and as President from September 1997 to June 2006. — BERNAMA
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ASEAN SOM Honours Vietnam's Late Former President Tran Duc Luong
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) today paid tribute to the former President of Vietnam, Tran Duc Luong, who died on Tuesday. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin extended the nation's deepest condolences and acknowledged the former leader's contributions, especially in the context of ASEAN cooperation. 'On behalf of Malaysia, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of the former president. 'Our Prime Minister has already conveyed his sympathies to the government and people of Vietnam, expressing our sorrow and recognising the late leader's service and dedication to the nation,' Amran said before the meeting commenced at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. The SOM is a key preparatory phase ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from May 26 to 27. The session began with remarks by Amran welcoming ASEAN SOM Leaders, Timor-Leste's SOM representatives and officials from the ASEAN Secretariat to the meeting. The 46th ASEAN Summit, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', will gather leaders from the bloc's member states to discuss regional issues, foster economic cooperation and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. Kuala Lumpur will also concurrently host the second ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. Yesterday, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, noting that the late president served during a pivotal period in Vietnam's history. He credited Tran Duc Luong with steadfastly upholding the spirit of the Doi Moi (economic) reforms.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN SOM honours Vietnam's late former president Tran Duc Luong
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) today paid tribute to the former President of Vietnam, Tran Duc Luong, who died on Tuesday. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin extended the nation's deepest condolences and acknowledged the former leader's contributions, especially in the context of ASEAN cooperation. 'On behalf of Malaysia, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of the former president. 'Our Prime Minister has already conveyed his sympathies to the government and people of Vietnam, expressing our sorrow and recognising the late leader's service and dedication to the nation,' Amran said before the meeting commenced at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. The SOM is a key preparatory phase ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from May 26 to 27. The session began with remarks by Amran welcoming ASEAN SOM Leaders, Timor-Leste's SOM representatives and officials from the ASEAN Secretariat to the meeting. The 46th ASEAN Summit, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', will gather leaders from the bloc's member states to discuss regional issues, foster economic cooperation and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. Kuala Lumpur will also concurrently host the second ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Summit. Yesterday, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, noting that the late president served during a pivotal period in Vietnam's history. He credited Tran Duc Luong with steadfastly upholding the spirit of the Doi Moi (economic) reforms. Tran Duc Luong died at the age of 88, at 10.51 pm on Tuesday (May 20) at his residence in Hanoi, after a period of illness. He served as Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997 and as President from September 1997 to June 2006.
