Prime Minister sends condolences over attack in Sweden

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a message of condolences to his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven over the terrorist attack in the capital Stockholm.

Part of the scene of the truck attack in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Reuters

A truck attack in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 7 left four people dead and 15 injured. After learning of the news, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc today sent a message of condolences to Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven about the incident, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Vietnam condemns the truck attack targeting civilians in Stockholm, Sweden. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Swedish government and people and the families of the victims. The masterminds of the attack will be appropriately punished," said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang said that there is currently no information related to Vietnamese citizens being victims of the attack. The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden is closely coordinating with local authorities to monitor the situation and take measures to support Vietnamese citizens in case of emergency.

According to VNE