The respect-paying ceremony to honour Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng begins on Thursday morning at the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia. VNA/VNS Photo

MOSCOW – A two-day respect-paying ceremony began on Thursday morning at the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia to honour Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Đặng Minh Khôi 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 Trọng, 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 Việt Nam-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. – VNS