On July 25, the state funeral for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong took place at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi. Alongside various domestic delegations, international representatives, including state leaders and officials from global organizations, attended to show their respects.
The Cuban delegation, led by President of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez, paid homage to General Secretary Trong.General Secretary Trong advocated strongly for the special bond between the Communist Party, government, and people of Vietnam and Cuba during his lifetime.The Cambodian delegation, headed by Chairman of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Senate Hun Sen, offered sincere condolences to General Secretary Trong’s family.Hun Sen, who collaborated frequently with General Secretary Trong, shared poignant memories of their interactions.Prime Minister Han Duck-soo led the South Korean delegation in mourning. Vietnam-South Korea relations thrived under General Secretary Trong’s leadership, reaching a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by the end of 2022.The Australian delegation, led by Senate President Sue Lines, paid tribute to General Secretary Trong, recognizing his efforts in strengthening bilateral relations.Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, on behalf of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, led the Japanese delegation in mourning General Secretary Trong, emphasizing the close ties nurtured during Trong’s tenure.The EU delegation, headed by High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, honored General Secretary Trong’s legacy.State Secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Alexandre Fasel represented the Swiss delegation in paying their respects.Ri Ho Jun, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the DPRK in Vietnam, led the DPRK delegation in mourning General Secretary Trong.The Indonesian delegation, led by Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman, expressed their condolences.The diplomatic community in Hanoi, under the leadership of Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama, offered their tribute with ambassadors and heads of foreign missions in Vietnam.Vietnamese expatriates worldwide gathered at the Government Guesthouse to mourn and sign the book of condolences, reflecting on the legacy of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko also paid their respects by signing the book of condolences at the Government Guesthouse.
Brian Jeffrey
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