Socialist Republic of Vietnam

President
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Hanoi, August 31, 2005
Dear Mr. President:

For the last several days, the Vietnamese people have been so moved to learn that Hurricane Katrina has heavily damaged Southern States of the United States of America such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, causing great losses of lives and property to Americans.

On behalf of Leaders and People of Vietnam, I would like to convey to you, Mr. President and the American People my sincere regards and deepest sympathy. Being suffered from natural disasters from time to time, the Vietnamese people understand that mutual assistance and sympathy help us to overcome all the challenges. We believe that under your leadership, the Americans in devastated areas soon recover from the consequences and return to normal life.

Respectfully yours

Tran Duc Luong
(Signed)

The Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.

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Prime Minister
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Hanoi, September 1, 2005

Dear Mr. President,

We have learned that the Katrina hurricane, in the past few days, has caused serious human and material losses in the Southern states such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

On behalf of the Government and people of Vietnam, I would like to convey to you, Mr. President, and the American people my sincere regards and deepest sympathy. We wish that under your leadership the American people in the devastated areas soon overcome the hurricane aftermath and return to normal life.

Respectfully yours,

Phan Van Khai

(Signed)

Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington, D. C.

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Minister for Foreign Affairs
Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Hanoi, September 1, 2005

Dear Madam Secretary of State,

We have learned with deep concerns of the tremendous destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina on the southern states of the United States, especially the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, causing great human and material losses to the people of the United States.

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, I would like to convey to you and through you to the American families who are enduring losses our deepest sympathy. Having to constantly endure great natural disasters, the Vietnamese people fully understand that community spirit will help overcome every obstacle. We do hope that the American people at the affected areas will soon recover from the hurricane and restore normal life.

With best wishes.

Your sincerely,

Nguyen Dy Nien
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Washington D.C., September 1, 2005

The Embassy of Vietnam in Washingon D.C. would like to convey its profound condolences and sympathy to the Vietnamese victims over human and property losses caused by Hurricane Katrina to the Vietnamese community.

We are hoping the compatriots will soon overcome losses and sufferings to return to normal life.

While the Government of and people of Vietnam are taking intensive measures to provide relief to the victims within their capacity and through governmental and non-governmental channels, the Embassy of Vietnam is willing to receive suggestions and recommendations from you. Please contact the Embassy at:

Tel: 202 861 0737; email: info@vietnamembassy.us

Nguyen Tam Chien

Ambassador