Party chief’s legacy inspires Vietnam and its people: Algerian ambassador
Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Sofiane Chaib has expressed his deep condolences over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, affirming his legacy will be a source of inspirations for the Southeast Asian nation and its people.
Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Sofiane Chaib. (Photo: VTC1)
Hanoi (VNA) – Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Sofiane Chaib has expressed his deep condolences over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, affirming his legacy will be a source of inspirations for the Southeast Asian nation and its people.
After learning of the Party chief’s passing, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune also sent a letter of sympathy to his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam, in which the former highlighted sincere sentiments and solidarity with the Vietnamese people.
Last week, President Tebboune dispatched Minister of War Veterans and Rights Holders Laid Rebiga to Vietnam to attend the funeral for the General Secretary, who breathed his last on July 19.
ಌ In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Chaib lauded General Secretary Trong’s clear vision on Vietnam’s development, as well as his noble virtues, ceaseless commitments, and great contributions to the nation, especially in socio-economic development.
The Algerian delegation pays tribute to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the funeral for the late leader last week. (Photo: VNA)
The Party leader shaped and developed the “bamboo diplomacy” policy, and promoted the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance and flexibility, which has helped Vietnam reap marked achievements in international cooperation and consolidating its position in the world, the diplomat continued.
Chaib stressed that during the Party chief’s terms, the friendship and traditional solidarity between Vietnam and Algeria have been consolidated on the basis of their historical similarities and sincere sentiments.
🔜 The bilateral ties have seen progress over the past time, with the exchange of high-level visits, and meetings of bilateral cooperation and consultation mechanisms, contributing to creating new motives for the relationship, and outlining and implementing targets to boost cooperation between the two countries in various areas./.
Holding numerous important positions assigned by the Party and the State, including Chairman of the National Assembly during the 11th and 12th tenures, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong provided comprehensive, objective, and profound guidance on the organisation and activities of the legislative body. He also directed innovations to ensure that the legislative body stands strong and operates effectively, truly deserving to be "the representative of the people's will and aspirations."
A delegation representing the President of the United States, led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, visited Vietnam on the evening of July 27 to pay respects to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. They visited the official residence at No. 5 Thien Quang Street in Hanoi to offer incense and express their condolences to the late leader's family.
Overseas Vietnamese, those from Vietnamese associations and organisations, international agencies and foreigners and locals in many countries came to Vietnam's diplomatic missions abroad to pay respects for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 and 26.
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