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Message of Condolence from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the damage caused to Vietnam by the Typhoon
October 2, 2025
On October 2, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, delivered the following message of condolences to H.E. Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, regarding the damage caused to Vietnam by the typhoon.
"I was deeply saddened to learn that precious lives were lost, and many people suffered damage due to the heavy rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon No. 20 (Bualoi) that struck Vietnam. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I also pray for the swift rescue of those still missing and sincerely hope for the early recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas."