China's Xinhua newspaper reported on July 19 that General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong passed away at the age of 80 and published a series of photos of the General Secretary's activities at important events.
On the same day, Russian news agency Tass published an article affirming that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is the head of Vietnam's political system and has held many important positions.
According to Russian news agency, recently, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam for a state visit.
Tass also devoted a lot of space to publishing an article on its main page detailing the biography of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, especially emphasizing his role in the fight against corruption of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
On July 19, the Cuban News Agency (ACN) reported that upon hearing the news of the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Cuban National Assembly deputies observed a minute of silence in memory of their comrade at the main hall of the Havana Convention Center in the capital Havana.
"We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. In memory of him, his steadfast revolutionary journey and the brotherhood he showed to our country, and on behalf of the people we represent, I propose a minute of silence at the regular session," said President of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez.
Reuters (UK) has an article highlighting the leadership role of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong over the past decade, when Vietnam achieved rapid economic growth and improved relations with China and the US through its "bamboo diplomacy" policy.
According to the British newspaper, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong welcomed both US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Hanoi last year.
Meanwhile, the New York Times (USA) mentioned the image of an honest leader when talking about General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The General Secretary's achievements in various fields were also mentioned by the American newspaper.
In terms of economy, the New York Times emphasized that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has led one of the fastest growing economies in Asia and raised Vietnam's prestige in the international arena.
On July 19, the US Washington Post also reported the death of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and published an article reviewing the legacy of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong during his years of leading Vietnam.
The article emphasized that in recent years, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has been known for his signature anti-corruption campaign, the “furnace burning” campaign, which has forced many high-ranking and other officials to resign or be punished for corruption and wrongdoing.
Under the leadership of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam has developed warmer relations with the United States, as Washington seeks closer ties with Vietnam to develop its network of partners in the Indo-Pacific region. To diversify its supply chains, many American companies have moved to Vietnam.
Meanwhile, Vietnam also maintains close ties with China and Russia. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has welcomed US President Joe Biden, Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hanoi over the past year.
On July 19, German news agency DW commented: "General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is the architect of the largest anti-corruption campaign in Vietnam and one of the most powerful leaders in the country." The "furnace" campaign has investigated and prosecuted thousands of people for corruption.
According to the Financial Times, as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 2011) and President (2018-2021), comrade Nguyen Phu Trong "plays a central role in Vietnam's economic development".
An article in the Financial Times stated: "Vietnam has attracted billions of dollars in foreign investment from global companies, becoming an important link in the supply chain of Apple and Samsung."
On July 19, the US CNBC quoted a statement from the US Embassy in Hanoi, emphasizing that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is "a visionary leader who has been a bridge between Vietnam and the US, as well as the entire international community for decades".
Qatar's Al Jazeera news agency published an article on July 19 emphasizing General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's thoughts on fighting corruption, considering corruption the most serious threat to the Party's reputation.
The article also mentions the flexible and adaptable "bamboo diplomacy" policy in the face of headwinds in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/truyen-thong-quoc-te-ngoi-ca-tong-bi-thu-nguyen-phu-trong.html
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