Amidst the long lines of people paying their respects to General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng from early this morning, the sight Đặng Thị Phúc, arriving in a wheelchair deeply moved everyone. Before his casket, she broke down in tears, taking each step with her trembling legs.

The nation is coming together to honour and bid farewell to a leader who has significantly impacted the country. Various governmental and ceremonial committees are working tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the events reflects the respect and solemnity befitting his legacy.

During the second day of the state funeral, a number of delegations from Hà Nội and other localities continue to come to the State Funeral Hall as well as Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng’s hometown to pay tribute to the excellent leader.

The memorial service and burial ceremony are scheduled for later in the day.

Việt Nam’s Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng is a visionary leader and a beacon of intelligence, and has left egacies for the younger generation of Việt Nam, which includes political stability, a developing economy, and a progressive society, according to Venezuelan Ambassador to Việt Nam Juan Carlos Fernandes.

From early morning, seemingly endless streams of people from all over gathered to bid a final farewell to the leader who dedicated his life to the nation and its people.

After more than five decades in politics, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng leaves behind a legacy that will never be matched. Man of the people, a pioneer in fighting corruption, and a firm friend of many countries worldwide. Here, people who knew him best share their memories of our nation’s son.

 Việt Nam's successes in fighting corruption and economic development have become research topics at this academy.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính expressed his deepest gratitude to the Lao Party, State, and people, as well as to General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and particularly noted the two-day national mourning ceremony held in Laos, exemplifying the unique, steadfast and special relationship between the two countries.