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Secretary-General of the United Left Movement Party (MIU) and Minister of Regional Integration Policies of the Dominican Republic José Miguel Mejía Abreu said he is impressed by the humble leader’s political vision and persistence in inspiring the people who struggle for freedom and self-determination rights of their nations.

The Communist Party of Sri Lanka hoisted the flag at half-mast at its headquarters to say goodbye to the leader of Vietnam and of the international communist movement, and a close friend of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka.

Writing in the condolence book, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping expressed his deep sympathy over the death of the Vietnamese Party leader.

His life is a bright example of steadfast dedication and remarkable service to his nation.

The late Party General Secretary will be laid in state at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Trần Thánh Tông Street, Hà Nội, where the respect-paying ceremony will start at 7 am on July 25 and the memorial service will be held at 1 pm on July 26.

Sympathies have been sent from Cambodia, Thailand, India, the DPRK, the RoK, the US, Japan, Australia, and the UN.

Tributes have been paid to Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng who died on July 19, aged 80. Ambassadors here in Việt Nam have spoken about the pivotal role he played in shaping diplomacy and placing Việt Nam well and truly at the forefront in the international arena.

The Party leader steadfastly and creatively applied Marxism-Leninism and Hồ Chí Minh's thought, firmly adhering to national independence and socialism, and the policy of Đổi Mới, wrote the minister.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng paid huge attention to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States, and peoples of Việt Nam and Laos, said Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has devoted the whole of his life to the fine ideology of the Party and served as a bright example of the revolutionary virtue of a communist, the NA Chairman said.

During the state mourning, flags will be hoisted at half-mast at all the public buildings and military offices.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng is a close comrade and a sincere friend of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people, according to the ambassador.

After the Geneva Agreement, there was a collapse of the colonial system, with a series of Asian-African colonialised countries gaining independence in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

As Việt Nam lost a steadfast revolutionary leader, it has received condolences from Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, and Russia.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully introduces a translation of the article written by Politburo member, President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam Tô Lâm in memory of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

Nguyễn Phú Trọng, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee, has significantly shaped the nation's international relations through his unwavering dedication, profound intellect, and steadfast commitment to fostering global partnerships.

At 80 years old, with nearly 57 years of Party membership, 14 years as General Secretary, more than two years as President, and over five years as National Assembly Chairman, Nguyễn Phú Trọng consistently devoted himself to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. Alongside the Central Committee and the Government, he led the entire Party, the people, and the armed forces to achieve many significant and historic accomplishments.

The Vietnamese leader expressed satisfaction with the recent developments in bilateral ties and the fruitful outcomes of political consultation between the two foreign ministries.