Upon hearing the news of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's passing, leaders of many countries and international organizations sent telegrams, letters, and messages of condolences to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, the Vietnamese people, and the General Secretary's family.
On behalf of the Government and people of Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sent his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam and the General Secretary's family for this great loss.
The Thai Prime Minister expressed his admiration for the General Secretary's important and exemplary contributions to the country's construction and development, as well as to strengthening the relationship between Vietnam and Thailand, especially the Declaration on upgrading the two countries' relations to a strategic partnership during the General Secretary's historic visit to Thailand in 2013.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to Vietnam in September 2016. Photo: VNA
In the letter and telegram of condolence, President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, on behalf of the Government and people of India, sent sincere condolences for Vietnam's great loss.
Indian leaders paid tribute to the life and career of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Indian leaders affirmed that they will stand side by side with the leaders and people of Vietnam and the family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in this time of sorrow.
General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea Kim Jong Un affirmed that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has devoted his whole life to the struggle for the development of the Party and State of Vietnam and the happiness of the Vietnamese people. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has also devoted much effort to strengthening and developing the friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and Vietnam, in line with the spirit of the agreement reached at the summit talks in March 2019 in Hanoi.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and North Korean President Kim Jong Un during his visit to Vietnam in March 2019. Photo: VGP
Mr. Kim Jong Un emphasized that the contributions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will forever remain in the revolutionary history of the Vietnamese people and the friendly relations between the two countries.
The telegram of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol read: “I feel infinitely sorry to hear of the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the great leader of Vietnam.
On behalf of the Korean government and people, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and people of Vietnam who have lost a respected leader. The achievements and wishes of His Excellency the General Secretary for the brilliant development of Vietnam and for deepening the friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Korea will forever remain in the minds of the people of the two countries.”
US President Joe Biden sent his deepest condolences to the Vietnamese people and the family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on this great loss.
President Biden’s message reads: “General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has been a leader in building a deep relationship between the Vietnamese and American people. Thanks to his leadership, our two countries have achieved the friendship and partnership we enjoy today.
The General Secretary’s historic visit to the White House in 2015 was a milestone in our bilateral relationship. Thanks to the General Secretary’s vision, during my 2023 state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam and the United States became Comprehensive Strategic Partners, the highest level of partnership in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden during his visit to Vietnam last year. Photo: Pham Hai
Thanks to the friendship between our two countries, the people of Vietnam and the United States, as well as people across the Indo-Pacific region, today enjoy greater security and opportunity. And that is thanks to the work of the General Secretary.
The United States and I will always remember and appreciate your commitment to healing and building a future of peace, stability and prosperity for the region and the world. We honor your legacy and join the people of Vietnam in mourning your passing.”
In the telegram, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio wrote: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to receive the news of the passing of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam as well as the entire family of the General Secretary.”
The exchanges of opinions with the General Secretary during the meetings became unforgettable memories for the Japanese Prime Minister. Mr. Kishida expressed his deepest gratitude for the great contributions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in promoting the Vietnam-Japan relationship.
General Secretary and Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio during his visit to Vietnam in May 2022. Photo: Pham Hai
The Japanese leaders also remembered Nguyen Phu Trong's great leadership in building close cooperation between Japan and Vietnam in many areas, as Comprehensive Strategic Partners...
In the letter, Australian leaders including Governor-General Sam Mostyn, President of the Senate Sue Lines and Speaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick sent their deepest condolences to the National Assembly, Government, people of Vietnam, and the family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The Australian leaders highly appreciated the affection and sincerity that the General Secretary had shown towards the Vietnam-Australia relationship, especially in upgrading the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Australian leaders emphasized that the great contributions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the cause of building and developing a peaceful and prosperous Vietnam will always be remembered by the international community.
Australia will continue to attach importance to cultivating “strategic trust” in bilateral relations as wished by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with the General Secretary during his visit to Vietnam in October 2022. Photo: Pham Hai
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis sent their deepest condolences to the State and people of Vietnam and the family of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres shares the grief and great loss of the Vietnamese people at the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The Secretary-General emphasized that as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam since 2011, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was a leader who played a pivotal role in Vietnam's contemporary history.
Under the leadership of the General Secretary, Vietnam continues its strong development path, becoming one of the world's fastest growing economies and an important partner of the United Nations.
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis praised the General Secretary as a dedicated leader who has devoted himself to his country for more than a decade.
On the same day, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko sent telegrams, letters, and messages of condolences to Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
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