Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son pays tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi
WVR - On the afternoon of October 23, in Hanoi, on behalf of the Vietnamese Government, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son visited the Japanese Embassy to pay tribute and sign the condolence book in memory of former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi.
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| Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son writes the condolence book in memory of former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi, Hanoi, October 23, 2025. (Photo: VGP) |
Deputy Prime Minister Son extended his deepest condolences to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki and all officials and staff of the Japanese Embassy.
In the condolence book at the Japanese Embassy, the Deputy Prime Minister emotionally wrote: “The leadership and people of Vietnam deeply mourn Mr. Murayama Tomiichi – a great and close friend of the leadership and people of Vietnam. On behalf of the Government and people of Vietnam, I extend my deepest condolences to the Government, people of Japan, and Mr. Murayama Tomiichi’s family.
The passing of Mr. Murayama is not only a great loss for Japan but also for the international community, including Vietnam. The special affection and invaluable support Mr. Murayama extended to Vietnam and the cooperative friendship between our two countries are priceless assets in Vietnam-Japan relations.”
Deputy Prime Minister Son affirmed that the Government and people of Vietnam always remember and cherish the profound affection and significant contributions of the late Prime Minister Murayama to Vietnam — not only during his tenure as Prime Minister of Japan but also in his role as Chairman of the Council for the Promotion of Vietnam-Japan Peace and Friendship later on.
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| On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son visited the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi to pay tribute and sign the condolence book for former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomoiichi. (Source: GPV) |
Notably, Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi’s historic visit to Vietnam in 1994 marked a new phase of development in the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of economy, culture, and people-to-people exchange, laying the foundation for the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan today.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his belief that with sincere, trusting, and close ties, Vietnam and Japan will overcome this profound sorrow and loss together, continuing the path that the late Prime Minister Murayama diligently nurtured, advancing the relationship between the two countries to become deeper, more effective, and sustainable.
Former Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi passed away on October 17, 2025, in his hometown, Oita Prefecture, at the age of 101. He was the first Prime Minister from the Japanese Socialist Party, serving as the Head of the Japanese Government from June 1994 to January 1996.
