Buenos Aires, July 7 -- Few international friends have earned the affection and respect of the Vietnamese people as deeply as Argentine activist Poldi Sosa Schmidt, whose lifelong commitment to Vietnam made her a lasting symbol of friendship between the two nations.

Poldi passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy cherished not only by her family, friends and colleagues in Argentina but also by generations of Vietnamese who knew her as an unwavering supporter of Vietnam.

In a message of condolences, former Vice President Truong My Hoa described Poldi as a loyal friend who devoted more than six decades to fostering solidarity and friendship between the people of Argentina and Vietnam.

Deputy Minister of Fore...