Viet Nam sends condolences to Switzerland over fatal fire

State President Luong Cuong on January 3 sent a message of condolences to Swiss President Guy Parmelin following a serious fire in the canton of Valais on the night of December 31 that caused significant loss of life.

Saturday, January 03, 2026 16:35

Police cordon off the scene of the fire. (Source: EPA)

On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung also cabled his condolences to Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.

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