Việt Nam sends condolences to Japan over earthquake losses

July 30, 2026 - 08:00

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.

A house is damaged after the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. — XINHUA/VNA Photo

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae over significant losses of life and property caused by a recent earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Kyushu region.

The same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung also sent a message of condolences to Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu. — VNA/VNS

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