UN Secretary-General, ambassadors pay tribute to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Leaders of the United Nations (UN) and ambassadors of countries to the UN on July 24 paid tribute to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN in New York, the US.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pays tribute to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN in New York, the US. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Leaders of the United Nations (UN) and ambassadors of countries to the UN on July 24 paid tribute to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN in New York, the US.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke highly of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's key leadership role and acknowledged that under the leadership of the Party chief, Vietnam has advanced forward on the breakthrough development journey and become an increasingly important partner of the UN.
On behalf of the UN, the Secretary-General extended the deepest condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam, as well as to the family of the late Party leader.
On the same day, President of the 78th UN General Assembly Dennis Francis met with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, and extended his deepest condolences and those of the UN General Assembly to the State and people of Vietnam. He shared the great loss of the Vietnamese people over the passing of the dedicated leader who has devoted wholeheartedly to the nation.
Giang thanked Guterres and Francis for their sincere gestures and sentiments.
The diplomat noted that under General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's leadership, Vietnam has obtained huge achievements in its renewal and development process as well as in international integration, includ𝄹ing the continual enhancement of Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to the UN's common affairs.
Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of Laos pays homage to and signed the condolence book for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA)
Also on July 24, Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of Laos, and Ambassador Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the UN, paid homage to and signed the condolence book for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN.
The same day, the Vietnamese Embassy in the US solemnly held a memorial service and opened a condolence book for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Vietnamese House in Washington D.C.
The delegation of officials and staff from the Vietnamese Embassy in the US, the Defence Attaché Office, the Trade Office, the Office of Science and Technology, the resident offices of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), Vietnam Television (VTV), and the Party cells of the Party organisation in Washington DC attended and signed the condolence book.
On behalf of all the officials and staff of the Embassy and the Vietnamese resident agencies and delegates, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung highlighted the significant contributions and great dedication of the General Secretary to the nation's construction and development, as well as the strengthening and purification of the Party, making Vietnam "never have had the position, potential, prestige, and international standing as it does today."
Regarding diplomacy, the unique "bamboo diplomacy" was strongly promoted, creating historic milestones and substantial changes in Vietnam’s relations with major partners, including the US.
In memory and following the example of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the ambassador committed that all officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in the US are determined to unite, strive, and wholeheartedly serve the Fatherland and the people.
Representatives from the US government, diplomatic corps, associations, major companies and corporations, and the Vietnamese community attended and signed the condolence book for the General Secretary.
On behalf of the US Department of State, Assistant Secretary of State Dan Kritenbrink expressed profound respect and gratitude for the General Secretary's significant contributions to Vietnam-US relations.
Kritenbrink affirmed that the strategic vision, leadership role, and sincere sentiments of the General Secretary are an essential foundation for the US and Vietnam to deepen political trust and achieve outstanding accomplishments over more than a decade, particularly in establishing and upgrading the Comprehensive Partnership and elevating the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
He also said that the US Department of State would continue to collaborate with Vietnamese ministries, agencies, and efforts initiated by the General Secretary and generations of leaders on both sides to foster bilateral relations.
Chuck Hagel, former Secretary of Defence (2013-2015), and Kelly McKeague, Director of the POW/MIA Accounting Agency of the US Department of Defence, highly appreciated the General Secretary's contributions to healing, building trust, and strengthening co-operation between the two countries, emphasising the historical visit of the General Secretary to the US in 2015 and his motto of setting aside the past and looking towards the future as one of the fundamental principles of bilateral relations.
Ambassadors and representatives of ASEAN member countries and many other partner countries also attended and extended their deepest condolences, emphasising that the General Secretary's significant contributions to the cause of national construction and development in Vietnam will always be remembered.
A large number of overseas Vietnamese, generations of Vietnamese people studying and working in the US, also attended and expressed their grief for the General Secretary, a devoted leader for the country and people, and an exemplary student of great President Ho Chi Minh./.
The respect-paying ceremony of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is organised in the national mourning etiquette at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, from 7 AM to 10 PM on July 25 and from 7 AM to 1 PM on July 26, 2024.
A respect-paying ceremony in the national mourning etiquette was solemnly held for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, the Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City, and his hometown in Dong Hoi commune of Hanoi’s Dong Anh district on July 25.
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez on July 24 morning (local time) paid homage to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Havana.
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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.
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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.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
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