The General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane to express his condolences regarding the death of former President Tran Duc Luong.

Commemorative ceremonies honoring the late President Tran Duc Luong took place across Vietnamese diplomatic missions worldwide. Delegates conveyed immense respect and sorrow for the deceased leader, a remarkable statesman and distinguished scientist who dedicated his life to Vietnam. His legacy serves as a beacon for both current and future generations.

A high-ranking delegation from the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the government, led by General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, paid tribute at the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane this afternoon.

The delegation laid a wreath inscribed with: “The Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the State, the National Assembly, the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and the Lao Front for National Construction mourn the loss of Comrade Tran Duc Luong.”

After a moment of silence and incense offerings, President Sisoulith wrote in the condolence book: “On behalf of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the National Assembly, the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and the Lao Front for National Construction, I extend our sincere condolences and deep sorrow over the demise of Comrade Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo and former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam—a distinguished leader of our Vietnamese brothers and sisters, as well as a dear friend and comrade of the Party, State, and people of Laos. We will forever value and honor his vital contributions to nurturing the profound friendship and comprehensive cooperation between our two Parties, States, and peoples.”

At the National Funeral House located at 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street in Hanoi, a high-level delegation from the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, led by Vice President Pany Yathotou, also paid their respects.

Similarly, a delegation from the Cambodian People’s Party, led by Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party and Chairwoman of the National Council for the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia, offered their condolences at the same location.

Vietnamese students and members of the Vietnamese community in China also paid their respects at the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing. Comparable ceremonies occurred at Vietnamese embassies in Japan, Russia, South Korea, and Switzerland.

In New York, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, representing Vietnam at the United Nations, led a memorial service.

The staff at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic similarly conducted a poignant memorial for the late President.

In Hanoi, the diplomatic community gathered at the National Funeral House to express their sympathies. Numerous embassies around the globe shared tributes on social media.

Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama headed the diplomatic delegation in Hanoi to honor the late President. Images were captured of him offering incense at the memorial.

US Ambassador Marc Knapper conveyed his deepest sympathies, noting that President Tran Duc Luong was instrumental in advancing US-Vietnam relations. The US Embassy highlighted that his generosity and vision will not be forgotten.

Leaders from around the world also expressed their condolences to Vietnam.

Senior officials from Laos regarded President Tran Duc Luong as a paradigm of Party membership and a cornerstone of Vietnamese leadership, whose commitment to the revolutionary cause was unwavering. His passing represents profound sorrow for both Vietnam and Laos, which loses a cherished friend and ally. His efforts notably enhanced the strong ties between the two countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences to the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, as well as to President Tran Duc Luong’s family. “He was a prominent leader who played a crucial role in Vietnam’s progress and development. As an old friend of the Chinese people, he vigorously advocated for China-Vietnam relations,” read the message.

President Xi expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, headed by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam would transform sorrow into strength and continue its socialist journey.

King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, along with Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, Senate President Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, expressed their respects, recognizing Tran Duc Luong as a devoted leader and longstanding friend of Cambodia. They highlighted his significant role in strengthening the relationship between the two nations.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel also expressed his sadness: “The loss of Comrade Tran Duc Luong weighs heavily on us; he made profound contributions to the fraternal ties between Cuba and Vietnam. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Party, Government, and people of Vietnam.”

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz noted, “Cuba will always remember his contributions to our friendship.”

The President of the Cuban National Assembly and Council of State, Esteban Lazo, added, “We join in the grief of his family, friends, and the Vietnamese populace during this tremendous loss.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed condolences, stating: “Comrade Tran Duc Luong was a true friend of Russia who significantly advanced our bilateral relations, especially through the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Russia in 2001.”