Vietnamese foreign minister attends Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of the Vietnamese President, paid respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral held at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19.
Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II past her family as they arrive at Westminster Hall on September 14. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
London (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of the Vietnamese President, paid respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral heldat Westminster Abbey in London on September 19.
He expressed the deepest condolences to the UK on thepassing of the Queen when writing in the book of condolences on behalf ofPresident Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Vietnam always appreciates the Queen’s importantsupport and contributions to strengthening the strategic partnership betweenVietnam and the UK, Son wrote.
Son also attended a reception for representatives from nations hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on September 18 night, and another reception hosted by British Secretary of Statefor Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly at Westminster Abbey right after the funeral.
During his trip to the UK, Son also met King Charles III, newPrime Minister Lizz Truss, and a number of her cabinet’s members.
Conveying VietnameseParty, State and Government leaders’ condolences to the British King andmembers of the Royal Family as well as the Government and people of the UK over thedeath of Queen Elizabeth II, the minister highly spoke of the Queen’s role in the UK’sprosperous development and international reputation today.
He expected the Royal Family and British Government willcontinue backing the development of the bilateral strategic partnership with Vietnam,given that the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary oftheir diplomatic ties next year.
Son was among more than 2,000 guests, including 500 foreign heads of states, royal family members and officials representing nearly 200 countries and territories, attending the funeral./.
The UK Embassy in Hanoi and the UK Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City have opened books of condolences for people to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II past her family as they arrive at Westminster Hall on September 14. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
