Leaders of countries and political parties send condolences over Le Kha Phieu’s passing
Leaders of foreign countries and political parties have sent their condolences to leaders of the Vietnamese Party, and State, people and the family of Le Kha Phieu over the former Party chief's passing away.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the memorial services for former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phie (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders of foreign countries and political parties have sent their condolences to leaders of the Vietnamese Party, and State, people and the family of Le Kha Phieu over the former Party chief's passing away.
Secretary-General of the People's Action Party of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong sent a letter of condolences to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, in which he expressed his deep sympathy over the passing of the former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu.
Lee Hsien Loong also spoke highly of the important role played by the former Vietnamese Party chief in promoting the Singapore-Vietnam bilateral cooperation.
In a message to the Communist Party of Vietnam, Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of France Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Lydia Samarbakhsh spoke of efforts and contributions made by Le Kha Phieu for Vietnam’s Doi Moi (Renewal) cause and peace in the world, saying that his official visit to France in 2000 opened a new page in the relations between France and Vietnam.
Chairman of the Mozambique Liberation Front and President of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi sent a letter of condolences to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong.
President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki extended his condolences to National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Shah Alam and CPB President Mujahidul Islam Selim sent condolences to the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.
The Movement of Popular Participation of Uruguay also sent condolences to the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.
A high-ranking delegation of Cambodia led by President of the National Assembly of Cambodia Samdech Heng Samrin paid their last respect to Le Kha Phieu in Hanoi on August 15./.
Memorial services for former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu were held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and his home province of Thanh Hoa on August 15 afternoon.
Former Party General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Le Kha Phieu was buried in a solemn service at Mai Dich Cemetery in Hanoi on August 15. The former Party chief passed away on August 7 at the age of 89.
Vietnamese diplomatic agencies abroad, on August 13 and 14, held ceremonies and opened books of condolences for people to pay their respects to former General Secretary of the Party Central Committee Le Kha Phieu, who passed away on August 7.
Before being elected as Party General Secretary, Le Kha Phieu devoted 40 years of his life to the army, mostly during Vietnam’s resistance wars against French colonialism and US imperialism and an international mission in Cambodia. He was known as a humble, devoted soldier.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting in Hanoi on August 15 with President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin who is in Vietnam for the national mourning of former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the memorial services for former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phie (Photo: VNA) 
