Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha led a Governmentdelegation to the Russian Embassy in Hanoi on March 25 to offer condolences followingthe deadly terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, Moscow on March 22 evening.
Signing the condolence book, Ha extended the mostprofound sympathies of the Vietnamese Government, people, and himself to theRussian Government, people and families of the victims, adding that Vietnam strongly condemns terrorism in anyform and believes that perpetrators will be strictly punished.
"Our hope is for the victims' families to overcomethis pain and loss", Ha wrote. "We wish a speedy recovery to theinjured and continued peace and prosperity for Russia and its people".
On the same day, Permanent Deputy Ministerof Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu also visited the embassy and showed his sympathy in thecondolence book.
The Russian Embassy in Hanoi, along with Consulates General in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, will have condolence booksopen for signing from March 25 to 27.
Also on March 25 morning, many Vietnamese and foreign citizens, businesses, agencies and organisations came to the embassy to lay wreaths and sign the condolencebook, standing in solidarity with Russia during this difficult time.
A day earlier, many Vietnamese residents paidtheir respects by laying flowers,candles, and children's toys at the Russian Embassy and Consulates General in Vietnam.
According to the latest data from Russianauthorities, the attack left at least 137 dead and 182 others injured./.