King of Sweden sends condolences to Vietnam’s Deputy President

King Carl XVI Gustaf has sent his condolences after the death of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Photo: Swedish Royal Court

King Carl XVI Gustaf has sent his condolences to Vietnam’s Deputy President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh after the death of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Tran Dai Quang on 21 September 2018.

In the condolence message His Majesty writes:
“I have learned with profound regret and sadness of the demise of President Tran Dai Quang. I extend my sincere condolences to Your Excellency and to the people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”.

Since the death of Tran Dai Quang, Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has been Acting President of Vietnam. She is the first woman to become Acting President or President of Vietnam in Vietnamese history.

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