Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has sent letters and messages to leaders of countries, international organisations, political parties and international friends to express gratitude for their heartfelt condolences over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The thank-you letters and messages were cabled by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, standing member of the CPV Central Committee’s Secretariat Luong Cuong, and other Party and State leaders.
In these messages, the Vietnamese leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fulfilling General Secretary Trong's wishes by deepening the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and other countries and global partners, aiming for the mutual benefit of all nations and the promotion of peace, cooperation, and prosperity in the region and world.
In recent days, leaders from 103 countries and territories, along with 32 international organisations, have sent nearly 500 letters and messages of condolences to Vietnam and the family of the late leader. They extended deep affection, profound sorrow, and immense respect for General Secretary Trong, honouring his contributions to Vietnam's development and its relationships with international partners. Furthermore, they expressed a strong desire to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across all sectors.
As many as 100 international delegations have paid floral tribute in Vietnam while over 3,500 others paid their respects to the Party chief at Vietnamese diplomatic agencies around the world.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passed away in Hanoi on July 19 at the age of 80./.
