Moscow mourns Vietnamese Party chief

July 26, 2024 | 09:22

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A two-day respect paying ceremony began on July 25 morning at the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia to honour Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Aleksey Yatskin writes in condolence book (Photo: VNA)

Moscow - A two-day respect paying ceremony began on July 25 morning at the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia to honour Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi described the General Secretary as a humble and approachable leader who always showed affection and concern to his subordinates.

He highlighted the "Vietnamese bamboo" diplomatic style initiated by General Secretary Trong, saying it has a very practical meaning for those working in foreign affairs.

He said all of those engaged in diplomatic work, both at home and abroad, will never forget the guidance and trust entrusted by the Party, State and people and pledge to keep striving to live up to the expectations of the General Secretary, to better serve the country and people.

Aleksey Yatskin, First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia, praised the late leader’s legacies, saying that the two nations would continue to build on the foundation he laid for the benefit of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

The condolence book is filled with heartfelt messages and sympathies from representatives of the embassies of Laos, Cambodia, India, and China; Deputy Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federation Councill Andrey Klimov; representatives of major universities in Moscow; Vietnamese associations, businesses and others, reflecting the widespread respect and admiration for the Vietnamese leader.

Leaders, people bid last farewell to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

Since the early morning of July 25, large numbers of leaders and people from all walks of life have paid their last respects to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, the Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City, and in his hometown in Dong Hoi commune of Hanoi’s Dong Anh district, showing their great grief over the passing of the Party leader.

Indonesia media highlights Party General Secretary’s great role in Vietnam's renewal process

Indonesian news agencies and newspapers have run articles highlighting the great contributions of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to national construction and development in Vietnam.

Vietnamese embassies in Indonesia, RoK, Australia open condolence books for late Party chief

The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia held a respect-paying service and opened a book of condolence for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 and 26.

Respect paying ceremony held for Party General Secretary in Cambodia

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia opened two-day respect paying ceremony along with the condolence book for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 morning.

By VNA

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