International Cooperation

Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 26 for a delegation of the United Left Movement (MIU) Party of the Dominican Republic, led by Secretary of the MIU Party's Central Committee and head of its International Department Marthe Pevez, who is in Vietnam to attend the state funeral of General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 26 for Secretary of State for International Cooperation of Guinea-Bissau Nancy Raisa Cardoso, saying that her presence at the state funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reflects Guinea-Bissau’s respect and sincere sentiment toward the eminent leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam and people.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet attended the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-57) in Vientiane, Laos, on July 26, where he welcomed the progress in relations between ASEAN and its partners, emphasising the need for coordination to further deepen existing cooperation areas.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet attended the 15th Mekong – Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (MJC 15) and the 12th Mekong – Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (MKC 12) held in Vientiane, Laos, on July 26.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria held a working trip to Constantine and Bordj Bou Arreridj provinces from July 21-23 to explore market potential, promote trade and foster connections between Vietnamese and Algerian firms.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 26 for Jakkapong Sangmanee, Minister Attached to the Thai Prime Minister's Office and the Thai PM’s Special Envoy, who is in Vietnam to attend the funeral for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Journalist Khieu Kola, Senior Advisor to the President of the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) has shown mourning for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's passing, and his regret at no longer having the opportunity to continue experiencing, sharing and spreading interesting stories and profound works and articles by the head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) to the people in Cambodia.

More than 400 delegations came to the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan to pay tribute to and write in the condolence book for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 and 26.

Representatives of international organisations on July 26 sent condolences and paid tribute to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland.

A wave of condolences have poured in from world leaders, international organisations, rulling parties, Communist parties and partner parties following the death of Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

The respect paying ceremony for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong continued on the morning of July 26 at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, with high-level delegations from foreign countries and international organisations paying their last respects and expressing deep condolences.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for his Korean counterpart Han Duck Soo who led a high-level delegation to Vietnam to attend the state funeral for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 in Hanoi.

State President To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 25 for the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Prime Minister Han Duck Soo who is leading a high-level delegation of the Korean Government to Vietnam to pay respect 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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 24 received a high-ranking delegation of the Cuban Party and State led by President of the National Assembly of People's Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez who is in Vietnam to offer condolences and attend the national funeral for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 24 received President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines during her visit to Vietnam to attend the state funeral for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

President To Lam on July 24 received President of the National Assembly (NA) of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez who is in Vietnam to attend the state funeral of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has described Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as an excellent diplomat of international stature, who has left his historical imprint on Vietnam's achievements in external relations during the past over a decade.

On July 23, the Korean Embassy in Vietnam and Korean media announced that a high-level delegation led by Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will attend the visitation and funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi.

Before the Indian House of Commons' budget session on July 22, Vice President and Chairman of the Indian Senate Jagdeep Dhankhar and Speaker of the House of Commons Om Birla delivered messages of condolence over the passing of Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

On July 22, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang received Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on July 22 held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov.

Laos is scheduled to observe a national mourning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 and 26, Minister and head of the Lao Prime Minister's Office Bouakhong Nammavong announced at a press conference in Vientiane on July 22.

Upon learning of the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, leaders of countries; ruling, communist, partner parties; international organisations and overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities have sent heartfelt messages and letters of condolences to the CPV Central Committee, President To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the Vietnamese people and the family of the late leader.

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties of countries; and leaders of international organisations sending have sent their sympathies to Vietnam over the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Argentina’s newspaper "Resumen Latinoamericano" on July 20 published an article praising the significance of the Geneva Accords on the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam in 1954, marking the 70th anniversary of this pivotal historical event.

Sailing Vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Vietnam People’s Navy on July 20 left the Surabaya naval port of Indonesia for Brunei, successfully concluding its visit and exchange programme with the Indonesian Navy.

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties of countries; and leaders of international organisations have sent their sympathies to Vietnam over the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

The strong bond between Thailand and Vietnam was reaffirmed during a meeting between President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Wan Muhamad Noor Matha and Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Viet Hung in Bangkok on July 15.

With their dedication to fostering people-to-people diplomacy between Vietnam and Laos, 15 members of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association (LVFA) Central Committee were awarded with the Friendship Order of the Vietnamese State in Vientiane on July 19.