Vietnam extends condolences to Uruguay over former President Mujica’s passing
VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has sent a message of condolence to President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay over the recent passing of former President Jose Mujica.
Mujica, a former guerrilla fighter and leftist leader, died on May 13 at the age of 89. The Government of Uruguay declared three days of national mourning to honour the former president known as the poorest president in the world.
Mujica, born in 1935, was a former guerrilla fighter who rose to become President of Uruguay and a global symbol of revolutionary ideals. He fought against the military dictatorship and was imprisoned for 14 years.
After democracy was restored in Uruguay, Mujica ran for president and won the 2010 election, serving the 2010-2015 term. He became one of the most beloved leaders in the country, admired by the people for his honesty, integrity, and fairness.
Party official expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis
Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia has sent a letter of condolences to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam following the passing of Pope Francis.
