The late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is known for many memorable quotes. Among the wise words he shared, one that left a lasting impression on me was his reflection on greed: "We only live once. What good is having lots of money? When we pass away, we can’t take it with us.
The official vehicle that carried the late General Secretary for 20 years, along with many of his remarks, has left a profound impression on Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama.
Having lived in Vietnam for many years and being fluent in Vietnamese, the Ambassador is very familiar with the life in his place of work. The ambassador expressed profound sorrow and respect for the late leader who cherished peace, simplicity, and integrity.
The ambassador stated that late General Secretary was not only a leader in politics and diplomacy but also a representative of the culture and civilisation of the Vietnamese people.
"When I hear him speak about human dignity and honor, that our lives come and go, that we live for a time and take nothing with us when we pass away, it reminds us that we must always consider not just ourselves but also our families, communities, and society. As a Palestinian poet said: When drinking water, remember those who are thirsty; or when eating, remember those who are hungry."
"I believe that when the late General Secretary placed himself in the position of a Vietnamese citizen, he discovered what the people needed, and his inner strength contributed positively to increasing public trust in the Party's leadership.
This is a significant encouragement as the Vietnamese economy is actively developing. Alongside this, there are also negative aspects, and the challenge is to eradicate these negatives and enhance the positives, thereby benefiting the people and the nation."/.
