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

Officials and staff at the embassy and Vietnamese representative agencies, and representatives from the Vietnamese community in Indonesia pay resspects to the late Party leader. (Photo: VNA)

Jakarta – 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.

Officials and staff at the embassy and Vietnamese representative agencies, and representatives from the Vietnamese community in the host nation observed a minute of silence in commemoration of the late Party leader.

Writing in the condolence book, Ambassador Ta Van Thong expressed the sorrow of staff members at the embassy over the death of General Secretary Trong. He stressed that the late leader’s life and career will be a shining example for the Vietnamese people and party members to follow.

Representatives from diplomatic missions in Indonesia and local authorities and agencies came to the embassy to pay tribute to the late Party chief. They expressed grief and high valued the contributions of General Secretary Trong to Vietnam's development and relations with other countries in the world.

Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Basarah paid his last respects to the Vietnamese Party leader on behalf of the Indonesian parliament and the fifth President of Indonesia Megawati Soekarno Putri.

At a respect-paying ceremony for the late Party leader at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) the same day, Ambassador Vu Ho underlined General Secretary Trong’s great devotion and contributions to national construction and development of the nation as well as to the building of a strong Party.

Delegates from RoK ministries, political-social organisations, Vietnamese organisations, and foreign diplomatic missions including Brunei, Kuwait, the EU, Ireland, Laos, Russia, Singapore and Venezuela paid tribute to the late Vietnamese Party leader and wrote in the condolence book at the embassy.

Chairman of the Korea – Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA) Kwon Sung Taek, representing friendship organisations with Vietnam, signs the condolence book. (Photo: VNA)

On behalf of the RoK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, First Vice Minister Kim Hong Kyun wrote in the condolence book.

Representatives from many Korean businesses, business and social-cultural organisations, as well as the media also came to the embassy to pay their last respects to the Vietnamese leader.

In Australia, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese General Consulates in Sydney and Perth have opened condolences books on July 25 and 26 for Party General Secretary Trong.

Writing in the condolence book, Ambassador Pham Hung Tam described the death of the Party leader as a great loss for the Vietnamese Party, military and people while promising to complete the entrusted political mission and strive to contribute to the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the people’s interest and the region’s peace, stability, cooperation and development.

Deputy Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Michelle Chan writes in the condolence book (Photo: VNA)

Representatives from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade paid tribute to General Secretary Trong and acknowledged his leadership, vision and contributions to the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Representatives from local administrations, foreign diplomatic delegations and the Vietnamese community in the nation also came to pay respects and wrote in the condolence book.

State Funeral for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: Memorial service in Ho Chi Minh City A memorial service for Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is held at the Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cuban leaders mourn Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez on July 24 morning (local time) paid homage to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Havana.

African political parties leaders sign condolence books in memory of Vietnamese Party chief General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP) Solly Mapaila on July 24 afternoon came to the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa to pay his respects and sign the condolence book following the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

UN Secretary-General, ambassadors pay tribute to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Leaders of the United Nations (UN) and ambassadors of countries to the UN on July 24 paid tribute to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN in New York, the US.

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.